Roskam, Price Welcome 115th Congress HDP Members
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Peter J. Roskam (R-IL) and David Price (D-NC), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Democracy Partnership (HDP), are pleased to announce the members of HDP for the 115th Congress.
Chairman Roskam released the following statement:
"With authoritarianism and expansionism on the rise around the world, we must redouble our commitment to strengthening democratic institutions abroad. I'm pleased to welcome this bipartisan group of lawmakers to the House Democracy Partnership as we take our engagement to the next level."
Ranking Member Price released the following statement:
"I look forward to working with this bipartisan group to continue HDP's mission of fostering effective democratic governance in some of the most challenging regions of the world. Together, we can make a significant impact and help protect democracy against the threat of authoritarianism and extremism."
Republicans
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Nebraska
Rep. Vern Buchanan, Florida
Rep. Jackie Walorski, Indiana
Rep. Steve Knight, California
Rep. Tom Rice, South Carolina
Rep. Adrian Smith, Nebraska
Rep. Steve Womack, Arkansas
Rep. Rob Woodall, Georgia
Rep. Bill Flores, Texas
Democrats
Rep. Keith Ellison, Minnesota
Rep. Susan Davis, California
Rep. Gwen Moore, Wisconsin
Rep. Dina Titus, Nevada
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, California
Rep. Gerald Connolly, Virginia
Rep. Ted Lieu, California
Rep. Norma Torres, California
Background
The House Democracy Partnership, founded in 2005, is a bipartisan commission of the House of Representatives that works to promote responsive, effective government and strengthen democratic institutions by assisting legislatures in emerging democracies. The Partnership is assisted by the US Agency for International Development, the International Republican Institute, and the National Democratic Institute.