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