House lawmakers will consider authorizing the use of military force against Iran, even though President Obama has not yet requested it, in order to avoid a repeat of the apparent fumbling that characterized the chief executive’s push for military force against Syria.

“We must handle the nuclear threat in Iran with a more focused and proactive policy than we used in responding to the chemical threat in Syria,” said Rep. Trent Franks, R-Ariz., who plans to introduce the resolution next week.