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 Concerning Minute No. 314 of the International Boundary and Water Commission Extension Of Ibwc Minute 310 For The Temporary Emergency Delivery Of Colorado River Water For Use In Tijuana, Baja California Signed At El Paso November 14, 2008 Entered Into Force November 26, 2008
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning Minute No. 314 of the International Boundary and Water Commission Extension Of Ibwc Minute 310 For The Temporary Emergency Delivery Of Colorado River Water For Use In Tijuana, Baja California Signed At El Paso November 14, 2008 Entered Into Force November 26, 2008
Nov 13, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning Minute No. 314 of the International Boundary and Water Commission Extension Of Ibwc Minute 310 For The Temporary Emergency Delivery Of Colorado River Water For Use In Tijuana, Baja California Signed At El Paso November 14, 2008 Entered Into Force November 26, 2008", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/1CXBVW, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 08-1126 First signed 11/14/2008 Last signed 11/14/2008 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 11/14/2008 CAR 2009-052 stamping 09-52 C06538068 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement Extending Provisional Application of the Maritime Boundary Agreement Of December 16, 1977, As Extended. Effected By Exchange of Notes Act Washington and Havana December 16, 2005 and March 30, 2006. Entered Into Force March 30, 2006, with Effect From January 1, 2006.
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement Extending Provisional Application of the Maritime Boundary Agreement Of December 16, 1977, As Extended. Effected By Exchange of Notes Act Washington and Havana December 16, 2005 and March 30, 2006. Entered Into Force March 30, 2006, with Effect From January 1, 2006.
Nov 13, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement Extending Provisional Application of the Maritime Boundary Agreement Of December 16, 1977, As Extended. Effected By Exchange of Notes Act Washington and Havana December 16, 2005 and March 30, 2006. Entered Into Force March 30, 2006, with Effect From January 1, 2006.", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/AL2MX2, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 8029 First signed 12/16/2005 Last signed 03/30/2006 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 03/30/2006 CAR 2008-028 stamped 08-28 C06573282 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Amending The Agreement Of May 20 and August 24, 1974 Relating To Payment to the United States of the Net Proceeds From The Sale Of Defense Articles By Jordan. Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act Amman November 10, 2004 and February 7, 2005.
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Amending The Agreement Of May 20 and August 24, 1974 Relating To Payment to the United States of the Net Proceeds From The Sale Of Defense Articles By Jordan. Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act Amman November 10, 2004 and February 7, 2005.
Nov 13, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Amending The Agreement Of May 20 and August 24, 1974 Relating To Payment to the United States of the Net Proceeds From The Sale Of Defense Articles By Jordan. Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act Amman November 10, 2004 and February 7, 2005.", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/BJKHQP, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 05-207 First signed 11/10/2004 Last signed 02/07/2005 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 02/07/2005 stamped 05-56 C06565142 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Data Exchange Annex with Australia to the Mutual Weapons Development Data Exchange Agreement Of January 25, 1962 Signed At Arlington and Washington February 26 and 27, 2007 Entered Into Force February 27, 2007
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Data Exchange Annex with Australia to the Mutual Weapons Development Data Exchange Agreement Of January 25, 1962 Signed At Arlington and Washington February 26 and 27, 2007 Entered Into Force February 27, 2007
Nov 13, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Data Exchange Annex with Australia to the Mutual Weapons Development Data Exchange Agreement Of January 25, 1962 Signed At Arlington and Washington February 26 and 27, 2007 Entered Into Force February 27, 2007", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/MYSUGX, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 7904 First signed 02/26/2007 Last signed 02/27/2007 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 02/27/2007 CAR 2007-049 stamped 07-49 C06572476 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The Government of the United States of America and The Government of the Republic of Panama Regarding the Surrender Of Persons to the International Criminal Court Signed At Panama June 23, 2003 Entered Into Force November 6, 2003
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The Government of the United States of America and The Government of the Republic of Panama Regarding the Surrender Of Persons to the International Criminal Court Signed At Panama June 23, 2003 Entered Into Force November 6, 2003
Nov 13, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding Agreement Between The Government of the United States of America and The Government of the Republic of Panama Regarding the Surrender Of Persons to the International Criminal Court Signed At Panama June 23, 2003 Entered Into Force November 6, 2003", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/YN8SFE, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 03-1106.1 First signed 06/23/2003 Last signed 06/23/2003 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 11/06/2003 stamped 04-4 C06535235 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Agreement with Bolivia Extending The Memorandum of Understanding Of December 4, 2001, As Amended and Extended, Concerning the Imposition Of Import Restrictions On Archaeological Material From The Pre-Columbian Cultures and Certain Ethnological Material From The Colonial and Republican Periods Of Bolivia Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act La Paz October 31 and November 10, 2011 Entered Into Force December 4, 2011
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Agreement with Bolivia Extending The Memorandum of Understanding Of December 4, 2001, As Amended and Extended, Concerning the Imposition Of Import Restrictions On Archaeological Material From The Pre-Columbian Cultures and Certain Ethnological Material From The Colonial and Republican Periods Of Bolivia Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act La Paz October 31 and November 10, 2011 Entered Into Force December 4, 2011
Nov 13, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Agreement with Bolivia Extending The Memorandum of Understanding Of December 4, 2001, As Amended and Extended, Concerning the Imposition Of Import Restrictions On Archaeological Material From The Pre-Columbian Cultures and Certain Ethnological Material From The Colonial and Republican Periods Of Bolivia Effected By Exchange Of Notes Act La Paz October 31 and November 10, 2011 Entered Into Force December 4, 2011", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/7EOTRU, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 01-1204 First signed 10/31/2011 Last signed 11/10/2011 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 12/04/2011 CAR 2012-0066 stamped 2012-0066 C06537441 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Arrangement Between The United States and Brazil For The Exchange Of Technical Information And Cooperation In Nuclear Safety Matters, with Addenda Signed At Vienna September 21, 2004
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Arrangement Between The United States and Brazil For The Exchange Of Technical Information And Cooperation In Nuclear Safety Matters, with Addenda Signed At Vienna September 21, 2004
Nov 13, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Arrangement Between The United States and Brazil For The Exchange Of Technical Information And Cooperation In Nuclear Safety Matters, with Addenda Signed At Vienna September 21, 2004", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/Z1XRDD, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 7039 First signed 09/21/2004 Last signed 09/21/2004 Entered into force (supplemented by last signed) 09/21/2004 stamped 04-758 C06553107 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Memorandum of Understanding Between The Brazilian Space Agency And The United States National Aeronautics And Space Administration For Cooperation In The Smoke/sulfate, Clouds And Radiation Experiment Brazil Signed In Washington On May 19, 1995
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Memorandum of Understanding Between The Brazilian Space Agency And The United States National Aeronautics And Space Administration For Cooperation In The Smoke/sulfate, Clouds And Radiation Experiment Brazil Signed In Washington On May 19, 1995
Nov 13, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Regarding the Memorandum of Understanding Between The Brazilian Space Agency And The United States National Aeronautics And Space Administration For Cooperation In The Smoke/sulfate, Clouds And Radiation Experiment Brazil Signed In Washington On May 19, 1995", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/NWRISB, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 12213 First signed 05/19/1995 Last signed 05/19/1995 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 05/19/1995 stamped 45-140 C06537824 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement with Ghana Amending The Agreement Of September 28, 2010, As Amended, for Assistance objective competitiveness of Ghanaian Private Sector In World Markets Increased, with Annexes Signed September 30, 2011 Entered Into Force September 30, 2011
Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement with Ghana Amending The Agreement Of September 28, 2010, As Amended, for Assistance objective competitiveness of Ghanaian Private Sector In World Markets Increased, with Annexes Signed September 30, 2011 Entered Into Force September 30, 2011
Nov 13, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Statement Concerning the Agreement with Ghana Amending The Agreement Of September 28, 2010, As Amended, for Assistance objective competitiveness of Ghanaian Private Sector In World Markets Increased, with Annexes Signed September 30, 2011 Entered Into Force September 30, 2011", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/RYMVIB, Harvard Dataverse, V1
KAV 9422 First signed 09/30/2011 Last signed 09/30/2011 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 09/30/2011 CAR 2011-0218 stamped 2011-0218 C06546912 cover memo
Executive Agreements Database, Background Statement Concerning the Agreement Concerning the Closure of the Long Range Radio Aid To Navigation Transmitting Station Act Angissoq, Greenland, with Annex Signed At Copenhagen December 12, 1994 Entered Into Force December 12, 1994
Executive Agreements Database, Background Statement Concerning the Agreement Concerning the Closure of the Long Range Radio Aid To Navigation Transmitting Station Act Angissoq, Greenland, with Annex Signed At Copenhagen December 12, 1994 Entered Into Force December 12, 1994
Nov 13, 2020
Oona A. Hathaway; Curtis A. Bradley; Jack L. Goldsmith, 2020, "Executive Agreements Database, Background Statement Concerning the Agreement Concerning the Closure of the Long Range Radio Aid To Navigation Transmitting Station Act Angissoq, Greenland, with Annex Signed At Copenhagen December 12, 1994 Entered Into Force December 12, 1994", https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/AREOJK, Harvard Dataverse, V1
TIAS 10-626 First signed 12/12/1994 Last signed 12/09/2008 Entry into force (supplemented by last signed) 12/12/1994 stamped 95-23 C06538411 cover memo
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