WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced that he has been reappointed as Chairman of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP) for the 119th Congress by Speaker Mike Johnson. For more than a decade, Congressman Buchanan has actively served on the Commission, and he was initially appointed Chairman in 2023. Under his leadership, the House Democracy Partnership worked with more than 1,600 combined Members of Parliament and staff globally from 47 unique countries.
“With ongoing global crises, our strength and leadership abroad is critical to combat growing aggression,” said Buchanan. “As Chairman, I look forward to continuing the important bipartisan work of HDP to strengthen the democratic institutions of our partner nations.”
Under Chairman Buchanan, HDP will continue to serve not only as a valuable resource for developing democracies around the world, but as a forum to strengthen bilateral and multilateral relationships with legislatures globally.
About the House Democracy Partnership
The House Democracy Partnership (HDP) is a bipartisan, twenty-member commission of the U.S. House of Representatives that works directly with parliaments around the world to support the development of effective, independent, and responsive legislative institutions. Established by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2005, HDP uses peer-to-peer exchange programs, training seminars for members and staff, and targeted material assistance to build capacity in key areas such as legislative oversight, budget analysis, committee operations, constituent relations, and library and research services. Its singular focus on the legislative branch of government and its unique ability to bring together American legislators and their peers from around the world have made the commission a valuable forum for strengthening democratic institutions and deepening bilateral relations. The Partnership is assisted by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its implementing partners, the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
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