; (D) United States allies South Korea and Japan; (E) the long-suffering people of North Korea; and (F) global peace and security more broadly; (2) actions and statements that increase tensions and could lead to miscalculation should be avoided; and (3) the President, in coordination with United States allies, should explore and pursue every feasible opportunity to— (A) engage in talks with North Korea on concrete steps to reduce tensions and improve communication; (B) initiate negotiations designed to achieve a diplomatic agreement to halt and eventually reverse North Korea’s nuclear and missile pursuits; and (C) move toward denuclearization and a permanent peace in the Korean peninsula. 4. Prohibition on unconstitutional military strikes against North Korea (a) In general None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Defense or to any other Federal department or agency may be used to launch a military strike against North Korea or otherwise introduce the Armed Forces into hostilities in North Korea before the earlier of— (1) the date on which Congress declares war on North Korea; or (2) the date of the enactment of an authorization described in subsection (b). (b) Authorization of military strikes An authorization described in this subsection is an authorization that meets the requirements of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.) and that is enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act. (c) Exceptions The prohibition under subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the introduction of the Armed Forces into hostilities— (1) to repel a sudden attack on the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces, or its allies; or (2) to rescue or remove United States personnel. (d) Rule of construction Nothing in this section may be construed to affect or alter the requirements of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.) or to relieve the Executive Branch of the restrictions or reporting requirements therein.