U.S. Department
of Justice
Congressional Authority to Modify an Executive Agreement Settling Claims Against Iran
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Headnotes
Congress has plenary authority to modify or abrogate preexisting executive agreements or treaties for domestic law purposes, and could thus pass legislation reviving tort claims of American hostages and their families against Iran that might be extinguished by an executive agreement with Iran.
Updated July 9, 2014