Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL) appointed Chairman of the House Democracy Partnership

WASHINGTON, DC (February 28, 2023) – House Democracy Partnership (HDP) is pleased to announce Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-FL) has been appointed Chairman of the House Democracy Partnership. For more than a decade Mr. Buchanan has actively served on the Commission, most recently as the Commission’s co-Chair in the 117th Congress. Under his leadership, 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.

“With rising authoritarianism and extremism threatening emerging democracies around the globe, it is in our strategic interests to assist these nations,” said Chairman Buchanan. “I look forward to leading HDP’s efforts to strengthen the democratic institutions of our partner nations.”

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. 
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