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House Committee Hearing on the Iran Nuclear Agreement

Original title: IMPLICATIONS OF A NUCLEAR AGREEMENT WITH IRAN (PART IV)

January 1, 2015

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing examined the potential impact of the Iran nuclear agreement, specifically regarding the release of approximately $100 billion in frozen assets and the subsequent influence on Iran's military and economic capabilities.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Iranian Government

The agreement provides for the release of frozen assets and reconnection to the global economy.

U.S. Congress

Members were tasked with reviewing the agreement and voting on its implementation.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript from a 2015 House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing regarding the implications of the nuclear agreement with Iran. The committee heard testimony from retired military officers and policy experts as Congress prepared to vote on the deal.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 9, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
This was the 30th hearing or briefing held by the committee regarding the Iran nuclear negotiations.
The agreement provides for approximately $100 billion in immediate sanctions relief to Iran.
The agreement allows for the reconnection of Iran to the global economy.
Chairman Royce stated that the IRGC and Quds Forces own many major businesses in Iran, which may be impacted by the release of funds.
The committee heard testimony from three retired military officers and one policy fellow.
The hearing was held in preparation for a scheduled House vote on the agreement that same week.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to assess the implications of the nuclear agreement with Iran before a scheduled Congressional vote.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses included retired General Chuck Wald, retired Admiral William Fallon, retired Vice Admiral John Bird, and Leon Wieseltier from The Brookings Institution.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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High Frequency of Oversight

The committee held 30 hearings or briefings on a single issue, indicating an unusually high level of legislative scrutiny for the Iran nuclear deal.

House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Connected Entities

personJohn Bird“Retired USN Vice Admiral and witness”Map →

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

personWilliam Fallon“Retired USN Admiral and witness”Map →

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

personLeon Wieseltier“Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution and witness”Map →

personChuck Wald“Retired USAF General and witness”Map →

personEliot L. Engel“Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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