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, Background Statement Concerning the Agreement Between The United States and Lithuania Concerning Fisheries Off The Coasts of the United States Signed At Washington November 12, 1992 Entered Into Force July 28, 1993
Executive Agreements Database, Background Statement Concerning the Agreement Between The United States and Lithuania Concerning Fisheries Off The Coasts of the United States Signed At Washington November 12, 1992 Entered Into Force July 28, 1993
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Background Statement Concerning the Agreement Between The United States and Lithuania Concerning Fisheries Off The Coasts of the United States Signed At Washington November 12, 1992 Entered Into Force July 28, 1993", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/SND2E7, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 12139 First signed 11/12/1992 Last signed 11/12/1992 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 07/28/1993 stamped 93-141 C06550342 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Tropical Forest Conservation Agreement with The Philippines Signed At Manila, The Philippines, September 19, 2002
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Tropical Forest Conservation Agreement with The Philippines Signed At Manila, The Philippines, September 19, 2002
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Tropical Forest Conservation Agreement with The Philippines Signed At Manila, The Philippines, September 19, 2002", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/VIBFSJ, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 02-1101 First signed 09/19/2002 Last signed 09/19/2002 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 09/19/2002 stamped 02-114 C06541385 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and the United Kingdom Amending the Agreement of Nov. 29, 1973, as amended, to Establish, Operate and Maintain Line of Communications and Ancillary Facilities in the United Kingdom for Use Under Emergency Conditions for Logistic Support of United States Armed Forces Stationed in the European Command Area in Furtherance of the Objectives of the North Atlantic Treaty. Effected by exchange of notes Act London Nov. 10 and Dec. 7, 1995.
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and the United Kingdom Amending the Agreement of Nov. 29, 1973, as amended, to Establish, Operate and Maintain Line of Communications and Ancillary Facilities in the United Kingdom for Use Under Emergency Conditions for Logistic Support of United States Armed Forces Stationed in the European Command Area in Furtherance of the Objectives of the North Atlantic Treaty. Effected by exchange of notes Act London Nov. 10 and Dec. 7, 1995.
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and the United Kingdom Amending the Agreement of Nov. 29, 1973, as amended, to Establish, Operate and Maintain Line of Communications and Ancillary Facilities in the United Kingdom for Use Under Emergency Conditions for Logistic Support of United States Armed Forces Stationed in the European Command Area in Furtherance of the Objectives of the North Atlantic Treaty. Effected by exchange of notes Act London Nov. 10 and Dec. 7, 1995.", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/C84AU8, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 4484 First signed 11/10/1995 Last signed 12/07/1995 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 12/07/1995 stamped 96-8 C06540499 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and Brazil Extending The Complementary Agreement Of November 6, 1986, As Extended, For Technical Cooperation In The Area Of Irrigation Exchange Of Notes Act Brasilia February 9 And 16, 1996
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and Brazil Extending The Complementary Agreement Of November 6, 1986, As Extended, For Technical Cooperation In The Area Of Irrigation Exchange Of Notes Act Brasilia February 9 And 16, 1996
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and Brazil Extending The Complementary Agreement Of November 6, 1986, As Extended, For Technical Cooperation In The Area Of Irrigation Exchange Of Notes Act Brasilia February 9 And 16, 1996", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/QDA78C, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 4530 First signed 02/16/1996 Last signed 02/16/1996 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 02/16/1996 stamped 96-49 C06542081 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Strategic Objective Grant Agreement Between The United States and Bangladesh For Improved Performance of the Energy Sector Signed At Dhaka March 20, 2000
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Strategic Objective Grant Agreement Between The United States and Bangladesh For Improved Performance of the Energy Sector Signed At Dhaka March 20, 2000
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Strategic Objective Grant Agreement Between The United States and Bangladesh For Improved Performance of the Energy Sector Signed At Dhaka March 20, 2000", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/OZYBXN, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 5704 First signed 03/20/2000 Last signed 03/20/2000 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed 03/20/2000 stamped 00-53 C06537683 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and Brazil Concerning Grants Under The Foreign Assistance Act Of 1961, As Amended, And The Furnishing Of Defense Articles, Related Training, And Other Defense Services From The United States To Brazil Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act Washington June 2, 2000
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and Brazil Concerning Grants Under The Foreign Assistance Act Of 1961, As Amended, And The Furnishing Of Defense Articles, Related Training, And Other Defense Services From The United States To Brazil Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act Washington June 2, 2000
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and Brazil Concerning Grants Under The Foreign Assistance Act Of 1961, As Amended, And The Furnishing Of Defense Articles, Related Training, And Other Defense Services From The United States To Brazil Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act Washington June 2, 2000", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/AFVD52, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 13097 First signed 06/02/2000 Last signed 06/02/2000 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 06/02/2000 stamped 00-128 C06536548 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Agreement Between The United States and Romania Regarding Mutual Assistance Between Their Customs Administrations Signed At Washington July 16, 1998 Entered Into Force June 1, 1999
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Agreement Between The United States and Romania Regarding Mutual Assistance Between Their Customs Administrations Signed At Washington July 16, 1998 Entered Into Force June 1, 1999
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Agreement Between The United States and Romania Regarding Mutual Assistance Between Their Customs Administrations Signed At Washington July 16, 1998 Entered Into Force June 1, 1999", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/2VAXZ3, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 12976 First signed 07/16/1998 Last signed 07/16/1998 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 06/01/1999 stamped 04-398 C06541574 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Basic Exchange and Cooperative Agreement Between The United States and Costa Rica for Topographic Mapping; Nautical and Aeronautical Charting and Information, Geodesy and Geophysics, Digital Data and Related Mapping, Charting and Geodesy Materials, with Glossary. Signed At San Jose and Fairfax June 14 and July 2, 1996.
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Basic Exchange and Cooperative Agreement Between The United States and Costa Rica for Topographic Mapping; Nautical and Aeronautical Charting and Information, Geodesy and Geophysics, Digital Data and Related Mapping, Charting and Geodesy Materials, with Glossary. Signed At San Jose and Fairfax June 14 and July 2, 1996.
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Basic Exchange and Cooperative Agreement Between The United States and Costa Rica for Topographic Mapping; Nautical and Aeronautical Charting and Information, Geodesy and Geophysics, Digital Data and Related Mapping, Charting and Geodesy Materials, with Glossary. Signed At San Jose and Fairfax June 14 and July 2, 1996.", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/5JWUN5, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 4693 First signed 07/02/1996 Last signed 07/02/1996 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 07/02/1996 stamped 96-133 C06541254 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Arrangement with Mexico For the Exchange of Technical Information and Cooperation In Nuclear Safety and Research Matters, with Addenda. Signed At Vienna September 18, 2012. Entered into force September 18, 2012.
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Arrangement with Mexico For the Exchange of Technical Information and Cooperation In Nuclear Safety and Research Matters, with Addenda. Signed At Vienna September 18, 2012. Entered into force September 18, 2012.
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Arrangement with Mexico For the Exchange of Technical Information and Cooperation In Nuclear Safety and Research Matters, with Addenda. Signed At Vienna September 18, 2012. Entered into force September 18, 2012.", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/QDPM74, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 12-918.2 First signed 09/18/2012 Last signed 09/18/2012 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 09/18/2012 CAR 2012-0174 stamped 2012-0174 C06761347 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement with Botswana Regarding the Reduction Of Certain Debts Owed to the Government of The United States and Its Agencies, with Attachment. Signed At Gaborone October 5, 2006. Entered Into Force November 19, 2006
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement with Botswana Regarding the Reduction Of Certain Debts Owed to the Government of The United States and Its Agencies, with Attachment. Signed At Gaborone October 5, 2006. Entered Into Force November 19, 2006
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement with Botswana Regarding the Reduction Of Certain Debts Owed to the Government of The United States and Its Agencies, with Attachment. Signed At Gaborone October 5, 2006. Entered Into Force November 19, 2006", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/FHIWZV, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 7849 First signed 10/05/2006 Last signed 10/05/2006 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 11/19/2006 CAR 06-312 stamped 06-312 C06762859 cover memo
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