Strengthening Committee Operations in the Legislature
From December 17 to 21, the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) organized a weeklong Parliamentary Staff Institute on committee operations for 23 staff from 12 HDP partner countries: Afghanistan, Georgia, Haiti, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Macedonia, Mongolia, Peru, and Timor-Leste.............download PDF to read the full article
Strengthening Budget Analysis in the Legislature
From October 15 to 19, 2012, the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) organized a weeklong Parliamentary Staff Institute on budget analysis for 23 staff from 12 HDP partner countries: Colombia, Georgia, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Liberia, Macedonia, Peru, and Timor-Leste............download PDF to read the full article
Strengthening Democracy in the Arab World
From September 19 to 21, 2012, the House Democracy Partnership (HDP), in conjunction with the Department of State and its Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) organized a seminar for 31 Members of Parliament, parliamentary staff, and civil society leaders from Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia. ...........download PDF to read the full article
Strengthening Committee Operations in the Legislature
From September 10 to 14, the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) organized a weeklong seminar for 14 Members of Parliament from three HDP partner countries (Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, and Mongolia). ...........download PDF to read the full article
HDP Co-Chairs Dreier & Price Speak in House on Attacks in Libya
WASHINGTON, DC – House Democracy Partnership Co-Chairs, Representatives David Dreier (R-CA) and David Price (D-NC) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives this morning condemning the attacks in Libya on U.S. ...........download PDF to read the full article
Strengthening Committee Operations in the Legislature
From July 23 to 27, the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) organized a weeklong seminar for 16 Members of Parliament from three HDP partner countries (Kosovo, Liberia, and Macedonia). ...........download PDF to read the full article
Chairman Dreier leads CODEL to Liberia and Kenya
A delegation from the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to Africa from June 30 to July 9, to renew the commission's partnership with the Liberian Congress and the Kenyan National Assembly, to meet with the constituent assembly in Tunisia, conduct a preliminary assessment of South Sudan's legislature, to conduct a bilateral visit to Madagascar, and briefly visit Morocco. ...........download PDF to read the full article
Strengthening Women’s Leadership in the Legislature
From June 4-8, 2012, the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) collaborated with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to organize a four-day seminar for 14 female Members of Parliament from four HDP partner countries (Indonesia, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Peru). ...........download PDF to read the full article
Chairman Dreier Leads CODEL to Afghanistan
A delegation from the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to Afghanistan on June 3-4, 2012, to renew the commission’s partnership with the Afghan National Assembly. The delegation was composed of HDP Chairman David Dreier (R-CA) and Ranking Democratic Member David Price (D-NC). Senator Rob Portman (R-Ohio) accompanied the House Members. This was HDP’s eighth outbound legislative strengthening mission of the 112th Congress and 29th overall since 2005. ...........download PDF to read the full article
Chairman Dreier leads CODEL to Kosovo and Macedonia
A delegation from the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to North Africa and the Balkans from March 30 to April 6, 2012, to renew the commission's partnership with the Kosovo Assembly and the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia, to meet with the new parliament in Egypt, and to conduct a bilateral visit to Libya. ...........download PDF to read the full article
Chairman Dreier Leads CODEL to Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan
A delegation from the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to Europe and Central and South Asia from February 18-26, 2012, to inaugurate the commission's partnership with the Kyrgyz legislature, renew the commission's partnership with the Pakistani legislature, and conduct bilateral visits to Armenia and Sweden. ...........download PDF to read the full article
Chairman Dreier speaks to Pakistani legislators about representative democracy
A delegation of U.S. Congressmen conducted a seminar with members of the Senate and National Assembly of Pakistan on February 24. This is a speech by the leader of the U.S. Congressional delegation, David Dreier. ...........view the video
Strengthening Research and Analysis in the Legislature
From January 23 to 27, 2012, the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) organized a weeklong Parliamentary Staff Institute on legislative research and analysis for 26 staff from 13 HDP partner countries: Afghanistan, Georgia, Haiti, Indonesia, Iraq, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Liberia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Peru, and Timor-Leste...........download PDF to read the full article
Chairman Dreier Leads CODEL to Peru, Colombia
A delegation from the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to South and Central America from November 5-12, 2011, to renew the commission’s partnership with the Congress of Peru, meet with counterparts in former HDP partner Colombia, and conduct bilateral visits to Panama, El Salvador, and Guatemala..........download PDF to read the full article
Strengthening Committee Operations in the Legislature
From October 24 to 28, 2011, the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) organized a weeklong seminar for 13 Members of Parliament from three HDP partner countries (Afghanistan, Haiti, and Peru). This program, which focused on strengthening committee operations in the legislature, was organized in cooperation with the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), the International Republican Institute (IRI), and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).........download PDF to read the full article
Focusing on Defense Oversight in the Afghan Legislature
From October 31 to November 4, 2011, the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) organized a weeklong seminar for 10 Members of Parliament from Afghanistan, all of whom hold positions on defense oversight committees. This program, which focused on strengthening legislative oversight of the military, was organized in cooperation with the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA Center) of the National Defense University.........download PDF to read the full article
Chairman Dreier Leads CODEL to Haiti
On October 10, 2011, a delegation from the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to Haiti for its first meeting with members of the new Haitian National Assembly. The 10-Member delegation was led by HDP Chairman David Dreier (R-CA) and included HDP Members Lois Capps (D-CA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Gwen Moore (D-WI), and Susan Davis, as well as Donald Payne (D-NJ), Maxine Waters (D-CA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Donna Christensen (D-VI) and Yvette Clark (D-NY). This was HDP’s fourth congressional delegation to Haiti since 2007, fourth delegation of the 112th Congress and 25th overall........download PDF to read the full article
Dreier and Price statement on Liberian elections
As co-chairs of the House Democracy Partnership, we are strong supporters of the efforts of the Liberian people to build a stable, lasting democracy. We are heartened by the transparent and peaceful nature of the first round of elections on October 11, and look forward to another free and fair election on November 8. We also know that much of the hard work of democracy comes after the ballots are counted, and we are eager to continue our partnership with the Liberian National Assembly and begin work with the newly elected members.
Leading up to November 8 and beyond, we stand with the Liberian people as they continue to rise above the painful struggles of the past and work toward a peaceful and prosperous future.
National Journal: House Democracy Partnership Sees Opportunity in Changing Middle East
Reps. David Dreier and David Price say the rapidly changing region could mean new opportunities for American lawmakers to help their peers - or peers-to-be - build functioning democratic institutions........download PDF to read the full article
Chairman Dreier leads CODEL to Middle East and North Africa
A delegation from the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to Northern Africa and the Middle East from September 24 to October 3, 2011, to inaugurate its partnership with the Iraqi Council of Representatives, continue its partnership with the Lebanese National Assembly, and examine the political changes underway in Tunisia, Egypt, and Jordan. The delegation was led by HDP Chairman David Dreier (R-CA) and included HDP Ranking Democratic Member David Price (D-NC), HDP Members Keith Ellison (D-MN) and Gwen Moore (D-WI), and Representative Jim McDermott (D-WA). This was the third HDP outbound congressional delegation of the 112th Congress and the Partnership's 24th overall since its inception in 2005.......download PDF to read the full article
Chairman Dreier leads CODEL to Ukraine, Georgia, Mongolia
A delegation from the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to four countries in the former Soviet bloc from June 3-12, 2011, to advance partnerships with the legislatures of Georgia and Mongolia and to conclude its five-year program in Ukraine. The Commission also visited Kyrgyzstan to explore the possibility of a program in the newly democratic Central Asian nation. The delegation was led by......download PDF to read the full article
HDP Hosts MPs for Committee Operations Seminar
Improving the capacity of committee operations is a primary component of the House Democracy Partnership's work with its partner legislatures. From March 28 to April 1, 2011, the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) organized a weeklong seminar for 22 Members of Parliament from three HDP partner countries (Indonesia, Lebanon, and Pakistan) and one observer country (Iraq). This program was organized in cooperation with the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), the International Republican Institute (IRI), and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)......download PDF to read the full article
Chairman Dreier Leads CODEL to Indonesia and Timor-Leste
A delegation from the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to Southeast Asia from February 19 to 27, 2011, to advance partnerships with the legislatures of Indonesia and Timor-Leste. The Commission also briefly visited Kuwait to receive an update on the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East from U.S. diplomatic personnel. This was the first HDP outbound congressional delegation of the 112th Congress and the partnership's 22nd overall since its inception in 2005.....download PDF to read the full article
DREIER ANNOUNCES HOUSE DEMOCRACY PARTNERSHIP MEMBERS
WASHINGTON, DC – February 18th, 2011 – Congressman David Dreier (R-CA), Chairman of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP), announced the full roster for the 20-Member Commission in the 112th Congress today. Members are appointed by the Speaker and Minority Leader. Congressman David Price (D-NC) was appointed Ranking Member.....read the full article
STRENGTHENING COMMITTEE OPERATIONS IN THE LEGISLATURE
Developing the capacity of legislative staff is a central component of the House Democracy Partnership’s work with its partner legislatures. From December 13-17, 2010, the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) organized a weeklong Parliamentary Staff Institute on strengthening committee operations for staff from 13 HDP partner countries: Afghanistan, Georgia, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Liberia, Macedonia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Peru, and Timor-Leste. This program was organized in cooperation with the National Democratic Institute (NDI), the International Republican Institute (IRI), and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)....read the full article
STRENGTHENING BUDGET ANALYSIS CAPACITY IN THE LEGISLATURE
Developing the capacity of legislative staff is a central component of the House Democracy Partnership's work with its partner legislatures. From October 18-22, 2010, the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) organized a weeklong Parliamentary Staff Institute on budget analysis for staff from 11 HDP partner countries: Georgia, Haiti, Indonesia, Kenya, Kosovo, Liberia, Macedonia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Peru, and Timor-Leste. This program was organized in cooperation with the National Democratic Institute (NDI), the International Republican Institute (IRI), and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). ...read the full article
KENYA: A RAY OF HOPE IN EAST AFRICA
In this season of record-high temperatures and overheated political campaigns, one could be forgiven for overlooking the positive news emanating from East Africa today: 21/2 years after a disputed election pushed it almost to civil war, Kenya took a major step forward in its postcolonial history by formally installing a new constitution approved in a groundbreaking national referendum this month. The result holds the promise of a new era of stability and prosperity for this nation of almost 40 million, addressing many of the endemic problems that gave rise to the deadly violence in 2007 and 2008. ...read the full article
ROBINSON AND MIKO CONDUCT POLICY ANALYSIS TRAINING IN INDONESIA
Retired Congressional Research Service Staff Bill Robinson and Francis Miko conducted a three-day training program for staff of both Chambers of the Indonesian Parliament. The program was performed on behalf of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) and in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta. The training consisted of presentations and discussions on techniques of public policy analysis and craft skills needed to work effectively with the Parliament. This program provided an opportunity to bring together over 90 expert and research staff of the upper (DPD) and lower (DPR) chambers of the legislature for the first time. ...read the full article
ROBINSON AND MIKO TRAIN THE TIMORESE PARLIAMENTARY RESEARCH CENTER STAFF ON POLICY ANALYSIS FOR THE LEGISLATURE
Retired Congressional Research Staff, Bill Robinson and Francis Miko, visited Timor-Leste as part of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) program in coordination with the Asia Foundation. They provided training to the staff of the Parliamentary Research Center (PRC) of the Timor-Leste Parliament from July 26-30, 2010. The training consisted of an intermediate course on techniques of public policy analysis and craft skills needed to work effectively with the Parliament. ...read the full article
Rep. Price leads a CODEL to partner legislatures in Liberia and Kenya
A delegation from the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to Africa from July 3 to 12, 2010, to advance the commission's partnerships with the legislatures of Liberia and Kenya and make bilateral visits to Tanzania and Mali. The delegation was led by HDP Chairman David Price (D-NC) and included HDP Ranking Member David Dreier (R-CA and Reps. Donald Payne (D-NJ), Allyson Schwartz (D-PA), Keith Ellison (D-MN), Michael Conaway (R-TX), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), and Patrick Kennedy (D-RI). The delegation also included a high-level staff component led by Clerk of the House Lorraine Miller and House Parliamentarian John Sullivan. This was HDP's eighth outbound congressional delegation of the 111th Congress and 21st overall since the commission was established in 2005 ...read the full article
MATURING AND DEVELOPING DEMOCRACIES SHARE EXPERIENCES ON PARLIAMENTARY RESEARCH SERVICES
"Democracy," said U.S. Rep. David Price, "cannot be imposed from without but must grow from within, organically and at its own pace." ...read the full article
HDP DELEGATION TRAVELS TO HAITI TO ASSESS COUNTRY RECOVERY EFFORTS
On May 7, 2010, a delegation from the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to Haiti to assess the status of the country’s recovery efforts and consult with the Haitian National Assembly on the last day of its mandate. The delegation was led by HDP Chairman David Price (D-NC) and included HDP Ranking Member David Dreier (R-CA); HDP Members Donald Payne (D-NJ), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA); and Reps. Bobby Rush (D-IL), Lynn Woolsey (D-CA), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Brad Miller (D-NC), and Gwen Moore (D-WI). This was HDP’s seventh outbound congressional delegation of the 111th Congress and 20th overall. ...read the full article
HDP CODEL to Caucasus and South Asia
A congressional delegation from the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to the Caucasus and South Asia from March 26 to April 2, 2010, to advance HDP’s existing partnership with the Georgian parliament and inaugurate a new partnership with the parliament of Pakistan. The delegation was led by HDP Chairman David Price (D-NC) and included HDP member Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA), and Rep. Stephen Lynch (D-MA). This was HDP's sixth outbound congressional delegation of the 111th Congress and 19th overall. ...read the full article
HDAC Chairman and Ranking Member visit Haiti
Three Members of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to Haiti on March 5, 2010, as part of a congressional delegation to meet with Haitian and U.S. officials following the devastating earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince two months prior. HDP Chairman David Price (D-NC), Ranking Member David Dreier (R-CA), and Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ) accompanied six other House Members on a delegation led by Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). Their visit followed HDP visits to Haiti in February 2007 and May 2009. The delegation met with Haitian President Réné Préval, Senate President Kély Bastien, U.S. Ambassador Kenneth Merten, and USAID and embassy officials. ...read the full article
EXDEL TO GEORGIA TO CONSULT ON LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF THE DEFENSE SECTOR
A delegation of four former members of Congress traveled to Georgia on behalf of the House Democracy Partnership from Jan. 22 to 28, 2010. The delegation consulted with several Georgian members of parliament and executive branch officials on the importance of legislative oversight of the defense and security sectors. ...read the full article
CODEL Price to Lebanon and Afghanistan
A congressional delegation from the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to the Middle East and Southwest Asia from November 9 to 16, 2009, to advance HDP’s existing partnerships with the national assemblies of Lebanon and Afghanistan and engage with members of parliament and other senior officials in Pakistan. The delegation was led by HDP Chairman David Price (D-NC) and included HDP Ranking Member David Dreier (R-CA) and HDP members Lois Capps (D-CA), Keith Ellison (D-MN), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Charles Boustany, Jr. (R-LA). This was HDP’s fourth outbound congressional delegation of the 111th Congress and 17th overall since 2005. ...read the full article
REP. POMEROY INAUGURATES PARTNERSHIP WITH KOSOVO
A congressional delegation from the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to the Balkans from February 13-23, 2010, to inaugurate a partnership with the Assembly of Kosovo, advance its existing partnership with the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia, and engage with legislators and other officials in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. The delegation was led by Rep. Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) and was HDP’s fifth outbound congressional delegation of the 111th Congress and 18th overall since 2005. ...read the full article
Regional Staff Institute for Legislative Budget Staff Held in Nairobi Kenya
The House Democracy Partnership sponsored a regional staff institute on budgeting and oversight in Nairobi Kenya for parliamentary staff delegations from Indonesia, East Timor, Liberia, Afghanistan and Kenya. The group spent five days exploring the legislative role in budget making and expenditure oversight. The Institute was hosted by the Kenya National Assembly and was organized in collaboration with the State University of New York's Center for International Development and its USAID-funded Kenya Parliamentary Support Project. ...read the full article
REP. PRICE LEADS HOUSE DEMOCRACY PARTNERSHIP CODEL TO SOUTH AMERICA
A congressional delegation from the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) traveled to South America from August 15 to 23, 2009, to inaugurate a partnership with the Congress of Peru and discuss the next steps in its three-year-old partnership with the Congress of Colombia. The eight-member delegation was led by HDP Chairman David Price (D-NC) and included HDP Ranking Member David Dreier (R-CA); HDP members Lois Capps (D-CA), Sam Farr (D-CA), and Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA); and Reps. Jim McDermott (D-WA), Ed Whitfield (R-KY), and Brian Bilbray (R-CA). This was HDP’s third congressional delegation of the 111th Congress and 16th overall since 2005. ...read the full article
REP. PRICE LEADS HDAC CODEL TO SOUTH ASIA
A congressional delegation from the House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC) met with parliamentary counterparts from Mongolia, Indonesia and Timor-Leste during an 11-day mission from June 26 to July 6, 2009. Led by HDAC Chairman David Price (D-NC), the six-Member delegation included Reps. Jim McDermott (D-WA), Jim Cooper (D-TN), Bob Etheridge (D-NC), Vern Buchanan (R-FL.) and Phil Gingrey (R-GA.). This was the 15th congressional delegation authorized by HDAC. ...read the full article
PRESIDENT OBAMA CONGRATULATES HUNGARY ON MAKING THE FIRST BREAK IN THE IRON CURTAIN
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the demolition of the Iron Curtain along the Austro-Hungarian border, the Government of Hungary as well as leaders of member states of the EU, the U.S., NATO and other international organizations gathered in Budapest on June 27th to celebrate the historic event that made European re-unification possible. Heading the six member U.S. delegation to the commemoration was Representative David Price. Speaking to the assembled leaders and other guests in the Hungarian Parliament, the Democratic Congressman from North Carolina delivered a message from President Barack Obama which concluded with the following words: “We salute all those who found courage to stand up for this change and set in motion the progress that very much continues to this day. On behalf of the people of the United States, I offer my congratulations on this most important celebration, and my warmest wishes for continued friendship between our two great nations. Sincerely, Barack Obama” ...read the full article
HDAC ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIPS: KOSOVO, PERU EXPECTED TO JOIN PARTNER NATIONS
Members of Congress making up the House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC) agreed to offer two new partnerships to the Kosovo Assembly and the Peruvian Congress. Both countries’ legislatures are expected to accept the offers in short order...read the full article...read the full article
HDAC MEMBERS ANNOUNCED FOR 111TH CONGRESS: PRICE, DREIER REAPPOINTED AS CHAIR AND RANKING MEMBER
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader John Boehner announced the appointment of twenty Members of Congress to the House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC) for the 111th Congress. Congressman David Price (D-NC) was reappointed HDAC Chairman, and Congressman David Dreier (R-CA) was reappointed Ranking Minority Member. Price and Dreier led the initiative that established the Commission in 2005...read the full article
REP. HIRONO LEADS HDAC DELEGATION TO PARTNER NATION HAITI
The House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC) sent a delegation of five House members to partner nation Haiti from May 8 to 11, 2009. The trip marked the Commission’s fourteenth congressional delegation since its establishment in 2005. Rep. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) led the delegation, which included Reps. David Dreier (R-California), Gwen Moore (D-Wisconsin), Jim McDermott (D-Washington) ...read the full article
HDAC CO-SPONSORS DEFENSE OVERSIGHT PROGRAM FOR PAKISTANI DEFENSE COMMISSION MEMBERS
Partnering with the Center for Near East and South Asia Strategic Studies at the National Defense University and the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the House Democracy Assistance Commission co-sponsored a defense oversight program for 10 Members of the Defense Committee of the National Assembly of Pakistan...read the full article
SUPPORTING DEMOCRACY ABROAD
Congressmen David Price and David Dreier were joined by Lorne W. Craner, president of the International Republican Institute (IRI), and Kenneth Wollack, president of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) to discuss their work on the House Democracy Assistance Commission and the future of democracy promotion in U.S. foreign policy. The session was moderated by Alex Lennon, editor in chief of The Washington Quarterly and senior fellow, International Security Program …. See video
REP. SCHWARTZ LEADS A DELEGATION TO HDAC PARTNER NATION GEORGIA
The House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC) sent a delegation of five House members to Georgia from December 17 to 20, 2008. The trip marked the Commission’s 13th congressional delegation since its establishment in 2005. Rep. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) led the group, which included Reps. David Drier (R-CA), Donald Payne (D-NJ), Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Bill Shuster (R-PA)...read the full article
CHAIRMAN PRICE LEADS HDAC DELEGATION TO PARTNER NATIONS LIBERIA AND KENYA
The House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC) sent a delegation of six House members to partner nations Liberia and Kenya, with additional stops in Ghana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, and Mauritania from June 27 to July 7, 2008. The trip marked the Commission’s twelfth congressional delegation since its establishment in 2005. Rep. David Price (D-NC) led the delegation, which included Reps. Lois Capps (D-CA), Keith Ellison (D-MN), Mel Watt (D-NC), and Brad Miller (D-NC)...read the full article
REP. ADAM SHIFF (D-CA) LEADS HDAC DELEGATION TO THE WOLESI JIRGA IN PARTNER NATION AFGHANISTAN
The House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC) sent a delegation of three House members to Kabul, Afghanistan from May 22 to June 1, 2008. The trip marked the Commission’s eleventh congressional delegation since its establishment in 2005. Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) led the delegation, which included Reps. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) and Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD). This was the second visit to Afghanistan by an HDAC delegation since 2006...read the full article
CHAIRMAN PRICE LEADS HDAC DELEGATION TO PARTNER NATIONS MACEDONIA AND UKRAINE
The House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC) sent a bipartisan delegation of seven House members to Macedonia and Ukraine from March 14 to 22, 2008. The trip marked the Commission’s tenth congressional delegation since its establishment in 2005. Rep. David Price (D-NC) led the group, which included Reps. David Dreier (R-CA), Lois Capps (D-CA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD), Earl Pomeroy (D-ND), and Judy Biggert (R-IL). This was the second visit to each country by an HDAC delegation since each partnership began...read the full article
CHAIRMAN PRICE LEADS HDAC DELEGATION TO PARTNER NATION INDONESIA
The House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC) sent a bipartisan delegation of six House members to Indonesia from February 15 to 24, 2008. The trip marked the Commission’s ninth congressional delegation since its establishment in 2005. Rep. David Price (D-NC) led the group, which included Reps. John Boozman (R-AR), Sam Farr (D-CA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Jim McDermott (D-WA), and Michael Conaway (R-TX). This was the third visit to Indonesia by an HDAC delegation since the partnership was launched in 2006. ...read the full article
CHAIRMAN PRICE LEADS HDAC DELEGATION TO PARTNER NATION COLOMBIA
The House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC) sent a bipartisan delegation of seven House members to Colombia from August 27 to 31, 2007. The trip marked the Commission’s eighth congressional delegation since its establishment in 2005. Rep. David Price (D-NC) led the group, which included Reps. David Dreier (R-CA), Rush Holt (D-NJ), Wayne Gilchrest (R-MD), Sam Farr (D-CA), Jeff Miller (R-FL), and Adam Schiff (D-CA)...read the full article
REP. DONALD PAYNE LEADS DELEGATION TO MONGOLIA AND INDONESIA
The House Democracy Assistance Commission sent a bipartisan delegation of five House Members to Mongolia and Indonesia from June 29 to July 9, 2007. The trip marked the Commission’s seventh congressional delegation since its establishment in 2005. Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ) led the group, which included Reps. David Dreier (R-CA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Jeff Miller (R-FL), and Jim Moran (D-VA)...read the full article
CHAIRMAN PRICE LEADS HDAC DELEGATION TO PARTNER NATIONS LEBANON AND LIBERIA
The House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC) sent a bipartisan delegation of four House Members to partner countries Lebanon and Liberia from May 25 to June 3, 2007. The trip marked the Commission’s sixth congressional delegation since its establishment in 2005. Rep. David Price (D-NC) led the group, which included Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV), Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI), and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE). This was the Commission’s second visit to each partner nation...read the full article
CHAIRMAN PRICE LEADS HDAC DELEGATION TO PARTNER NATIONS UKRAINE AND GEORGIA
The House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC) sent a bipartisan delegation of three House members to partner nations Ukraine and Georgia from March 29 to April 7, 2007. The trip marked the Commission’s fifth congressional delegation since its establishment in 2005. Rep. David Price (D-NC) led the group, which included Reps. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) and Bill Shuster (R-PA). This was the first visit that an HDAC delegation has taken to either country...read the full article
PRICE, DRIER NAME MEMBERS
Washington, Jan 30 - Yesterday, the House passed H. Res. 24, a bill reauthorizing the House Democracy Assistance Commission (HDAC), which will permit the Commision to continue its work over the next two years. HDAC, which Rep. Price helped establish in March 2005, works with legislatures in developing democracies around the world to strengthen the building blocks of effective democratic governance. Currently, HDAC is working in...read the full article
PRICE TESTIMONY AT HCFA
Washington, May 18, 2005 - Today, US Rep. David Price (NC-04) was named the top Democrat on the House Democracy Assistance Commission, a 16-member panel of US Representatives who will work directly with international leaders who are working to establish democracies. Price, who is officially the Ranking Member of the commission, was the driving force behind it. He and US Rep. David Dreier (R-CA) co-authored legislation, House Resolution 135, which is based on... read the full article