Does Trump have to submit the Iran memorandum of understanding to Congress?
Summary
President Donald Trump faces calls from lawmakers and pro-Israel groups to submit a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran to Congress for review under the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (INARA). This 2015 law requires any US agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to be sent to Congress for possible approval or rejection.Key Facts
- The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (INARA) was passed in 2015 during President Obama’s administration.
- INARA requires the president to send any nuclear-related agreement with Iran to Congress within five days.
- Congress then has 30 days to review the agreement and can vote to disapprove it, but a presidential veto can be overridden only by a two-thirds majority in both chambers.
- The law prohibits the president from easing Iran-related sanctions during the congressional review period.
- President Trump’s current memorandum of understanding includes lifting some sanctions and stopping fighting involving Iran and Israel.
- Trump has expressed openness to submitting the agreement to Congress but has not done so yet.
- Some lawmakers, including Senator Lindsey Graham, demand the MoU be reviewed as required by INARA.
- Critics question whether Congress’s push to review the MoU is genuine or aims to legitimize or oppose the deal for political reasons.
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