Require congressional approval before the president enters a war

Rivas says a president must obtain congressional approval before entering a war. She argues that Congress must debate and approve the action because it represents the public and should weigh effects on safety, security, the country’s standing in the world, and service members.

Context: The passage addresses entering a war; it does not specify how the position applies to other forms of military action overseas.

In their own words

The president cannot enter into a war without approval from Congress.

The source

Luz Rivas: 2026 congressional primary candidate questionnaire ↗

Published: 5/4/2026
Retrieved: 11/11/2026