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Congressional Hearing on the Iran Nuclear Agreement

Original title: IRAN NUCLEAR AGREEMENT: THE ADMINISTRATION'S CASE

January 1, 2015

foreign policy nuclear nonproliferation Iran sanctions diplomacy

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing served as a formal review process for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which determines the future of U.S. sanctions on Iran and the scope of Iran's nuclear program.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Congress

Members are tasked with reviewing and voting on the approval or disapproval of the nuclear agreement.

Obama Administration

The administration negotiated the agreement and is responsible for presenting its case to Congress.

Iran

The nation is the subject of the nuclear agreement, which involves sanctions relief and restrictions on its nuclear program.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Committee on Foreign Affairs held a hearing on July 28, 2015, to review the Obama administration's nuclear agreement with Iran. Cabinet members testified to present the administration's case for the deal, while committee members raised concerns regarding and nuclear enrichment limits.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on July 28, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The committee reviewed the nuclear agreement reached between the Obama administration and Iran.
The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, passed in May 2015, mandated that Congress review the agreement.
The U.N. Security Council held a vote on the agreement prior to the U.S. Congressional review process.
Chairman Ed Royce stated that the committee would vote on approving or disapproving the agreement in September 2015.
Concerns were raised regarding whether Iran is required to dismantle bomb-making technology.
Concerns were raised regarding Iran's permitted enrichment capacity under the agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The purpose was for the House Committee on Foreign Affairs to review the nuclear agreement negotiated by the Obama administration with Iran.

Who testified at the hearing?

Secretary of State John Kerry, Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, and Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew testified.

When was the committee expected to vote on the agreement?

Chairman Ed Royce indicated that the committee would vote on the agreement in September 2015.

Why It Matters

This hearing served as a formal review process for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which determines the future of U.S. sanctions on Iran and the scope of Iran's nuclear program.

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Discoveries

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Congressional Oversight Tension

The hearing highlights a significant conflict between the executive branch and Congress regarding the authority to approve international agreements.

Obama Administration House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Connected Entities

personEd Royce“Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.”Map →

personErnest Moniz“Secretary of Energy who testified at the hearing.”Map →

personJacob Lew“Secretary of the Treasury who testified at the hearing.”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs“The committee conducting the hearing.”Map →

personJohn Kerry“Secretary of State who testified at the hearing.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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