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U.S. President Barack Obama told congressional leaders Tuesday he is committed to working with them on a text to authorize the use of military force against ISIS militants, the White House said, The Daily Star reported, citing news agencies.

Obama met with top congressional leaders at the White House earlier in the day.

“The president also underscored the importance of our diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, reiterating his strong opposition to additional sanctions legislation that could derail the negotiations and isolate the United States from our international coalition,” the White House said in a statement after the meeting.

Obama also urged lawmakers to fund the Department of Homeland Security without delay and to pass legislation to combat cybersecurity threats, it said.

Obama says recent cyberthreats to Sony and the military’s U.S. Central Command are reminders of the serious threats facing the U.S.

Obama unveiled a proposal for cybersecurity legislation at the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center just outside Washington, calling the threats “an enormous challenge.”

Obama says cybercriminals are doing as much damage – or more – than traditional criminals.

He says the U.S. is making progress, but attackers are also getting more sophisticated.

Obama says the U.S. must be “upping our game.” The legislation would increase information-sharing between companies and the government about cyberthreats.