Iran War Has Now Cost American Taxpayers $29 Billion: Randall Introduces War Powers Resolution to End Conflict

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Emily Randall (D, WA-06) introduced a War Powers Resolution to end President Trump’s war in Iran and reassert Congress’ constitutional authority to declare war. Earlier this week, a top Pentagon official testified that the conflict has now cost American taxpayers $29 billion. Washington’s 6th Congressional District is home to Naval Base Kitsap, the third largest Naval base in the U.S., as well as over 70,000 veterans and 16,000 active service members. 

“Yesterday, we tried again to [pass] a War Powers Resolution on the House floor to rein in this war that Trump has started – this war that is driving up the cost of fuel and everyday goods for the American people who are hurting – this war that the American people did not ask for – this war that was not approved by Congress,” said Rep. Randall.  “The War Powers Resolution failed 212 to 212 in a tie, but we are not giving up. In fact, today I filed my own War Powers Resolution, it will take some time to ‘ripen,’ and then we'll keep pushing. We'll keep pushing because Republicans are coming over to this side, calling for the conflict to end, calling for the cost to go down, calling for this president to stop acting so irresponsibly on the local, domestic, and international stage.” 

Rep. Randall’s full video statement is available HERE. 

The War Powers Resolution reasserts Congress’ constitutional authority over decisions to enter war and directs the administration to end unauthorized military involvement in Iran. Randall has consistently spoken out against the conflict and has voted YES on all 3 previous War Powers Resolutions to end the war since the conflict began on February 28, 2026.

Rep. Randall joins the efforts of Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) members, including Reps. Sara Jacobs (D, CA-51), Ro Khanna (D, CA-17), Jared Huffman (D, CA-02), Pramila Jayapal (D, WA-07), Maxine Dexter (D, OR-03), John Garamendi (D, CA-08), Chuy Garcia (D, IL-04), Robert Garcia (D, CA-42), and Becca Balint (D, VT-AL), who are working in coordination to force votes on ending the war in Iran. 

War Powers Resolutions are privileged in the House of Representatives, meaning that this resolution will get a vote on the House floor in the coming weeks.  

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