Congressional Hearing on the Iran Nuclear Deal
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
The hearing examines the legislative and diplomatic consequences of the executive branch's decision to de the Iran nuclear agreement, which impacts U.S. foreign policy strategy and international security commitments.
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U.S. Congress
The committee is responsible for oversight of foreign policy and evaluating the impact of the President's decision on the Iran deal.
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A group of visitors from Israel attended the hearing as part of a State Department program.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on October 25, 2017, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The subcommittee reviewed the President's decision to not certify the Iran nuclear deal, announced the previous week.
- Witnesses included experts from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, United Against Nuclear Iran, and the Council on Foreign Relations.
- The hearing included opening statements from the Chairman and Ranking Member.
- Prepared statements from all three witnesses were entered into the official record.
- Members were granted 5 days to submit additional questions for the record.
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Why It Matters
The hearing examines the legislative and diplomatic consequences of the executive branch's decision to de the Iran nuclear agreement, which impacts U.S. foreign policy strategy and international security commitments.
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Iran Deal Decertification
The hearing marks the immediate legislative response to the executive branch's decision to stop certifying the Iran nuclear agreement.
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