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 Agreement Between The United States and Albania Regarding 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 Albania Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act Tirana April 27 and May 6, 1994
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and Albania Regarding 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 Albania Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act Tirana April 27 and May 6, 1994
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and Albania Regarding 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 Albania Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act Tirana April 27 and May 6, 1994", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/SJTLTJ, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 12272 First signed 04/27/1994 Last signed 05/06/1994 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 05/06/1994 stamped 94-139 C06534509 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement with Russia Amending the Agreement of July 30, 1992 Concerning the Safe, Secure and Ecologically Sound Destruction of Chemical Weapons. Signed At Moscow and Washington August 23 and September 8, 2006. Entered into force September 8, 2006.
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement with Russia Amending the Agreement of July 30, 1992 Concerning the Safe, Secure and Ecologically Sound Destruction of Chemical Weapons. Signed At Moscow and Washington August 23 and September 8, 2006. Entered into force September 8, 2006.
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement with Russia Amending the Agreement of July 30, 1992 Concerning the Safe, Secure and Ecologically Sound Destruction of Chemical Weapons. Signed At Moscow and Washington August 23 and September 8, 2006. Entered into force September 8, 2006.", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/0V9QUE, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 7736 First signed 08/23/2006 Last signed 09/08/2006 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 09/08/2006 CAR 06-223 stamped 06-223 C06761988 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Basic Exchange and Cooperative Agreement Between The United States and Sweden For Global Geospatial Information and Services. Signed At Stockholm and Bethesda Nov. 26 and Dec. 14, 1998
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Basic Exchange and Cooperative Agreement Between The United States and Sweden For Global Geospatial Information and Services. Signed At Stockholm and Bethesda Nov. 26 and Dec. 14, 1998
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 Sweden For Global Geospatial Information and Services. Signed At Stockholm and Bethesda Nov. 26 and Dec. 14, 1998", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/SXMBNU, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 5414 First signed 11/26/1998 Last signed 12/14/1998 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 12/14/1998 stamped 99-10 C06534033 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and Georgia Concerning Cooperation In The Area of the Prevention Of Proliferation Of Technology, Pathogens and Expertise Related to the Development Of Biological Weapons Signed At Washington December 30, 2002 Entered Into Force June 3, 2003
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and Georgia Concerning Cooperation In The Area of the Prevention Of Proliferation Of Technology, Pathogens and Expertise Related to the Development Of Biological Weapons Signed At Washington December 30, 2002 Entered Into Force June 3, 2003
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and Georgia Concerning Cooperation In The Area of the Prevention Of Proliferation Of Technology, Pathogens and Expertise Related to the Development Of Biological Weapons Signed At Washington December 30, 2002 Entered Into Force June 3, 2003", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/L7WWGP, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 7037 First signed 12/30/2002 Last signed 12/30/2002 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 06/03/2003 stamped 04-756 C06553006 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and Guinea Regarding the Consolidation, Reduction and Rescheduling Of Certain Debts Owed To, Guaranteed By, Or Insured By The United States Government and Its Agencies. Signed At Conakry October 29, 1997.
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and Guinea Regarding the Consolidation, Reduction and Rescheduling Of Certain Debts Owed To, Guaranteed By, Or Insured By The United States Government and Its Agencies. Signed At Conakry October 29, 1997.
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The United States and Guinea Regarding the Consolidation, Reduction and Rescheduling Of Certain Debts Owed To, Guaranteed By, Or Insured By The United States Government and Its Agencies. Signed At Conakry October 29, 1997.", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/RZDHCH, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 5053 First signed 10/29/1997 Last signed 10/29/1997 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 10/29/1997 stamped 97-190 C06543958 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement with Uzbekistan, with Annexes A-M. Signed At Tampa and Tashkent June 1 and July 7, 2016. Entered into force July 7, 2016
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement with Uzbekistan, with Annexes A-M. Signed At Tampa and Tashkent June 1 and July 7, 2016. Entered into force July 7, 2016
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement with Uzbekistan, with Annexes A-M. Signed At Tampa and Tashkent June 1 and July 7, 2016. Entered into force July 7, 2016", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/B0WXEL, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 10178 First signed 06/01/2016 Last signed 07/07/2016 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 07/07/2016 stamped 2016-0131 C06544331 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Concerning the Reimbursement Of Costs From The Transit Of United States Government Employees and Their Families Signed In Ankara September 13, 1996 Entered Into Force September 13, 1996
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Concerning the Reimbursement Of Costs From The Transit Of United States Government Employees and Their Families Signed In Ankara September 13, 1996 Entered Into Force September 13, 1996
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Concerning the Reimbursement Of Costs From The Transit Of United States Government Employees and Their Families Signed In Ankara September 13, 1996 Entered Into Force September 13, 1996", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/5JOLAA, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 4974 First signed 09/13/1996 Last signed 09/13/1996 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 09/13/1996 stamped 04-672 C06548601 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement with The Netherlands Extending The Agreement Of May 3, 2005, As Extended, Regarding the Status Of Military and Civilian Personnel of the United States Armed Forces Who Will Be Present In The Netherlands Antilles and Aruba For Military Training and Exercises. Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act The Hague May 7 and 8, 2008. Entered Into Force May 8, 2008, with Effect From May 3, 2008.
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement with The Netherlands Extending The Agreement Of May 3, 2005, As Extended, Regarding the Status Of Military and Civilian Personnel of the United States Armed Forces Who Will Be Present In The Netherlands Antilles and Aruba For Military Training and Exercises. Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act The Hague May 7 and 8, 2008. Entered Into Force May 8, 2008, with Effect From May 3, 2008.
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement with The Netherlands Extending The Agreement Of May 3, 2005, As Extended, Regarding the Status Of Military and Civilian Personnel of the United States Armed Forces Who Will Be Present In The Netherlands Antilles and Aruba For Military Training and Exercises. Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act The Hague May 7 and 8, 2008. Entered Into Force May 8, 2008, with Effect From May 3, 2008.", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/EGQFA3, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 8411 First signed 05/07/2008 Last signed 05/08/2008 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 05/08/2008 CAR 2008-091 stamped 08-91 C06573566 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Agreement Between The United States and Canada On A Full And Final Settlement Of All Claims For Costs Of Environmental Clean Up Act Former U.s. Military Installations In Canada Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act Washington October 7 And 9, 1996
Executive Agreements Database, Agreement Between The United States and Canada On A Full And Final Settlement Of All Claims For Costs Of Environmental Clean Up Act Former U.s. Military Installations In Canada Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act Washington October 7 And 9, 1996
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Agreement Between The United States and Canada On A Full And Final Settlement Of All Claims For Costs Of Environmental Clean Up Act Former U.s. Military Installations In Canada Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act Washington October 7 And 9, 1996", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/55BFZ4, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 12806 First signed 10/09/1996 Last signed 10/09/1996 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 10/09/1996 stamped 96-191 C06541870 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Regarding the Status Of United States Personnel Who May Be Temporarily Present In Panama Effected By Exchange Of Notes December 28 and 29, 2004 Entered Into Force December 29, 2004
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Regarding the Status Of United States Personnel Who May Be Temporarily Present In Panama Effected By Exchange Of Notes December 28 and 29, 2004 Entered Into Force December 29, 2004
Nov 15, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Regarding the Status Of United States Personnel Who May Be Temporarily Present In Panama Effected By Exchange Of Notes December 28 and 29, 2004 Entered Into Force December 29, 2004", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/TBNT3A, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 7151 First signed 12/28/2004 Last signed 12/29/2004 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 12/29/2004 stamped 05-84 C06567575 cover memo
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