"House Speaker Mike Johnson stated, 'I don't think we have an active, kinetic military bombing, firing, or anything like that. Right now, we are trying to broker a peace.' He emphasized the importance of not getting in front of the administration during sensitive negotiations."
"'We are not at war,' Johnson reiterated, adding that the U.S. is 'policing the Strait of Hormuz and trying to get a peace.' He indicated that the administration is moving aggressively and that Congress has no further role in the situation."
"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mentioned that the U.S. is currently not subject to the 60-day deadline under the War Powers Act while a ceasefire is in effect in the region."
House Speaker Mike Johnson asserted that the United States is not at war with Iran, which affects the application of the 1973 War Powers Act. He emphasized that the current military actions do not constitute active warfare, as the U.S. is focused on brokering peace. Johnson expressed reluctance to intervene in sensitive negotiations and stated that Congress has no further role in expediting the situation. The War Powers Act allows for a 30-day extension, but it remains uncertain if President Trump will request one.
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