POGO -- War Powers Resolution, etc.
Friend, it’s shaping up to be an extremely consequential week in Washington. Congress will cast votes that directly affect your safety, your privacy, and your tax dollars. The Senate is poised to vote in the coming days on a War Powers Resolution that could finally end the illegal war in Iran. Even with a so-called ceasefire, the violence has continued, with the U.S. and Iran trading strikes over the weekend. Congress has the power to end this war, but only if your representatives hear from you. POGO is urging lawmakers to force an end to the hostilities in Iran. Watch your inbox; we will need your voice ahead of crucial votes. The Senate could also vote on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act as early as this Thursday. In April, your representatives in the House had an opportunity to protect your privacy but instead kicked the can down the road. Reauthorizing FISA without any reform to the data broker loophole means government agencies will continue to b...