The Failed Transparency Regime for Executive Agreements: An Empirical and Normative Analysis was published in the December 2020 issue of the Harvard Law Review. It analyzes data gleaned from 5,689 non-public cover memos that the Executive Branch included when it reported executive agreements to Congress, as required by law, from January 1989 to January 2017. Those cover memos, obtained under a negotiated settlement with the U.S. State Department, offer a window into the executive agreements reported to Congress. They also make it possible to compare those agreements reported to Congress with those made available to the public. The Article uses this data to evaluate the effectiveness of the transparency regime for executive agreements. Here, the Harvard Law Review and the Article’s authors collaborated with the Harvard Law School Library to make the underlying data, as well as the cover memos, available to readers.
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Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Memorandum of Understanding Between The United States and Brazil For Cooperation In Atmospheric, Ionospheric And Magnetospheric Research Signed At Sao Jose Dos Campos And Washington April 23 And June 29, 2001 Entered Into Force June 9, 2001
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Memorandum of Understanding Between The United States and Brazil For Cooperation In Atmospheric, Ionospheric And Magnetospheric Research Signed At Sao Jose Dos Campos And Washington April 23 And June 29, 2001 Entered Into Force June 9, 2001
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Memorandum of Understanding Between The United States and Brazil For Cooperation In Atmospheric, Ionospheric And Magnetospheric Research Signed At Sao Jose Dos Campos And Washington April 23 And June 29, 2001 Entered Into Force June 9, 2001", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/ZM80EY, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 6798 First signed 04/23/2001 Last signed 06/29/2001 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 06/29/2001 stamped 04-500 C06542979 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and South Africa Regarding the Status Of Military Personnel and Civilian Employees of the U.S. Department Of Defense Who May Be Present In The Republic Of South Africa In Connection with Mutually Agreed Exercises and Activities Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act Pretoria April 9 and June 10, 1999
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and South Africa Regarding the Status Of Military Personnel and Civilian Employees of the U.S. Department Of Defense Who May Be Present In The Republic Of South Africa In Connection with Mutually Agreed Exercises and Activities Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act Pretoria April 9 and June 10, 1999
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and South Africa Regarding the Status Of Military Personnel and Civilian Employees of the U.S. Department Of Defense Who May Be Present In The Republic Of South Africa In Connection with Mutually Agreed Exercises and Activities Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act Pretoria April 9 and June 10, 1999", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/H1MCDL, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 5499 First signed 04/09/1999 Last signed 06/10/1999 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 06/10/1999 stamped 99-84 C06535350 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement with Spain Regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers, with Annexes Signed At Madrid and Stuttgart November 15, 2014 and January 8, 2015 Entered into force January 8, 2015
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement with Spain Regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers, with Annexes Signed At Madrid and Stuttgart November 15, 2014 and January 8, 2015 Entered into force January 8, 2015
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement with Spain Regarding the Assignment of Liaison Officers, with Annexes Signed At Madrid and Stuttgart November 15, 2014 and January 8, 2015 Entered into force January 8, 2015", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/MGKAWJ, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 10169 First signed 11/15/2014 Last signed 01/08/2015 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 01/08/2015 2015-0047 C06543059 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Amendment to the Agreement Between the Department of Energy of the United States of America and the Commissariat a L'Energie Atomique of France for Cooperation in Research, Development and Applications of High Energy Laser Matter Interaction Physics. Signed on August 31, 2016 and September 9, 2016, with effect from August 9, 2014. Entered into force September 9, 2016
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Amendment to the Agreement Between the Department of Energy of the United States of America and the Commissariat a L'Energie Atomique of France for Cooperation in Research, Development and Applications of High Energy Laser Matter Interaction Physics. Signed on August 31, 2016 and September 9, 2016, with effect from August 9, 2014. Entered into force September 9, 2016
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Amendment to the Agreement Between the Department of Energy of the United States of America and the Commissariat a L'Energie Atomique of France for Cooperation in Research, Development and Applications of High Energy Laser Matter Interaction Physics. Signed on August 31, 2016 and September 9, 2016, with effect from August 9, 2014. Entered into force September 9, 2016", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/PUIFW4, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 16-909 First signed 08/31/2016 Last signed 09/09/2016 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 09/09/2016 stamped 2016-0141 C06544389 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Memorandum of Understanding with The Philippines Concerning Scientific and Technical Cooperation In The Earth Sciences Signed At Taguig March 7, 2007 Entered Into Force March 7, 2007
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Memorandum of Understanding with The Philippines Concerning Scientific and Technical Cooperation In The Earth Sciences Signed At Taguig March 7, 2007 Entered Into Force March 7, 2007
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Memorandum of Understanding with The Philippines Concerning Scientific and Technical Cooperation In The Earth Sciences Signed At Taguig March 7, 2007 Entered Into Force March 7, 2007", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/FFDSYZ, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 07-307 First signed 03/07/2007 Last signed 03/07/2007 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 03/07/2007 stamped 07-60 C06572505 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding and Agreement Concerning A Cash Contribution By Japan For Administrative and Related Expenses Arising From Implementation of the Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement of March 8, 1954 Signed At Tokyo November 25, 2003
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding and Agreement Concerning A Cash Contribution By Japan For Administrative and Related Expenses Arising From Implementation of the Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement of March 8, 1954 Signed At Tokyo November 25, 2003
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding and Agreement Concerning A Cash Contribution By Japan For Administrative and Related Expenses Arising From Implementation of the Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement of March 8, 1954 Signed At Tokyo November 25, 2003", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/7MKYW5, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 6348 First signed 11/25/2003 Last signed 11/25/2003 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 11/25/2003 stamped 04-15 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Agreement with Ukraine Concerning Health Care For Military Members and Their Dependents Signed December 23 and 30, 2009 Entered Into Force December 30, 2009
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Agreement with Ukraine Concerning Health Care For Military Members and Their Dependents Signed December 23 and 30, 2009 Entered Into Force December 30, 2009
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Agreement with Ukraine Concerning Health Care For Military Members and Their Dependents Signed December 23 and 30, 2009 Entered Into Force December 30, 2009", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/LL4ZFX, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 8895 First signed 12/23/2009 Last signed 12/30/2009 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 12/30/2009 CAR 2010-0046 stamped 2010-0046 C06543709 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Amended Agreement Between The United States and Sri Lanka Regarding Voice Of America Broadcast Facilities Signed At Colombo, Sri Lanka August 3, 1994
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Amended Agreement Between The United States and Sri Lanka Regarding Voice Of America Broadcast Facilities Signed At Colombo, Sri Lanka August 3, 1994
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Amended Agreement Between The United States and Sri Lanka Regarding Voice Of America Broadcast Facilities Signed At Colombo, Sri Lanka August 3, 1994", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/CF5AIV, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 4004 First signed 08/03/1994 Last signed 08/03/1994 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 08/03/1994 stamped 94-211 C06535922 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Investment Incentive Agreement with The Seychelles Signed At Victoria February 3, 2012 Entered Into Force October 5, 2012
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Investment Incentive Agreement with The Seychelles Signed At Victoria February 3, 2012 Entered Into Force October 5, 2012
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Investment Incentive Agreement with The Seychelles Signed At Victoria February 3, 2012 Entered Into Force October 5, 2012", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/TPEDOS, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 12-1005 First signed 02/03/2012 Last signed 02/03/2012 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 10/05/2012 C06540654 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Protocol Of Amendment to the Agreement On Defense Cooperation Of December 1, 1988, with Related Note and Memorandum of Understanding Signed At Madrid April 10, 2002 Entered Into Force February 12, 2003
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Protocol Of Amendment to the Agreement On Defense Cooperation Of December 1, 1988, with Related Note and Memorandum of Understanding Signed At Madrid April 10, 2002 Entered Into Force February 12, 2003
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Protocol Of Amendment to the Agreement On Defense Cooperation Of December 1, 1988, with Related Note and Memorandum of Understanding Signed At Madrid April 10, 2002 Entered Into Force February 12, 2003", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/FOUK0C, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 6373 First signed 04/10/2002 Last signed 04/10/2002 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 02/12/2003 stamped 04-20 C06537088 cover memo
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