CHILDREN, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

• HEALTH CARE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
• EXPANDING INVESTMENTS IN COORDINATED FULL-DAY LEARNING STRATEGIES TO ENSURE THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH
• SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF THE WHITE HOUSE TASK FORCE ON MIDDLE-CLASS WORKING FAMILIES
• ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ANNUAL MAYORS’ “KIDS’ DAY” CELEBRATION
• POVERTY
• EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO COMBAT POVERTY
• IN SUPPORT OF CHILD HEALTH AND NUTRITION
• INVESTING IN AMERICA’S COMMUNITIES
• REVISING THE FEDERAL MEASURE OF POVERTY
• IMPROVING ACCESS, MEAL QUALITY, AND NUTRITION THROUGH THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE CHILD NUTRITION ACT (1)
• EDIBLE GARDENS
• SUPPORT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION'S HEALTH CARE REFORM PRINCIPLES
• IMPROVING ACCESS, MEAL QUALITY, AND NUTRITION THROUGH THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE CHILD NUTRITION ACT(2)
• CLOSING THE ADDICTION TREATMENT GAP
• SUPPORT FOR RESPONSE TO H1N1 INFLUENZA
• HOMEGROWN LOCAL FOOD - EXPANDING ACCESS AND AVAILABILITY

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMITTEE

• PRESERVING AND EXPANDING THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT
• HOUSING
• AMERICAN INVESTMENTS TO COMBAT POVERTY
• SUPPORT FOR THE CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS INITIATIVE
• CALLING FOR EXPANDED INITIATIVES TO ASSIST IN THE PRESERVATION AND RETRO-FIT OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES
• IMPORTANCE OF GREENING AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
• SUPPORTING H.R. 1677 – THE EMPOWERMENT ZONE, RENEWAL COMMUNITY AND ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2009
• PROPOSING A FEDERAL AID ACCOUNT TO ASSIST CITIES IN CONDUCTING FULL-RANGE ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES FOR VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES
• INCREASING CDBG PROGRAM FUNDING
• ENDORSING RECALIBRATION OF TEN YEAR PLANS TARGETED TO THOSE EXPERIENCING CHRONIC AND FAMILY HOMELESSNESS
• ENDORSING THE NEW FEDERAL HOMELESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM AS A KEY STRATEGY IN ENDING HOMELESSNESS
• ENDORSING BUSINESS PLANS AND STRATEGIES TO END HOMELESSNESS
• PREVENTING AND ENDING FAMILY HOMELESSNESS BY ACCESSING MAINSTREAM RESOURCES THROUGH THE PRESIDENT’S RECOVERY ACT
• PREVENTING AND ENDING HOMELESSNESS AMONG VETERANS THROUGH INNOVATIVE HOUSING AND SERVICE STRATEGIES
• PREVENTING AND ENDING HOMELESSNESS OF EX-OFFENDERS THROUGH EXPANSION OF THE SECOND CHANCE ACT PRISONER REENTRY INITIATIVE
• RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING THE RESULTS ACHIEVED BY PHILIP F. MANGANO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNITED STATES INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON HOMELESSNESS
• SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION

CRIMINAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE

• AMERICAN INVESTMENTS TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO CRIME
• CRIME PREVENTION
• REAUTHORIZE THE JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION ACT
• SUPPORT THE YOUTH PRISON, REDUCTION THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES, MENTORING, INTERVENTION, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION ACT (YOUTH PROMISE ACT)
• PREVENTING AND ENDING HOMELESSNESS OF EX-OFFENDERS THROUGH EXPANSION OF THE SECOND CHANCE ACT PRISONER REENTRY INITIATIVE
• ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GREEN REENTRY PROGRAMS
• GANGS AND ILLEGAL DRUGS
• DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY
• CLOSING THE ADDICTION TREATMENT GAP
• GUN SAFETY
• COMMON SENSE MEASURES IN SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO FIGHT ILLEGAL GUNS.
• A RESOLUTION TO ENCOURAGE PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND THE CONGRESS TO REINSTITUTE AND MAKE PERMANENT A BAN ON THE SALE OF ASSAULT WEAPONS
• EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO PREVENT AND RESPOND TO CRIME
• ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY AND REGIONAL RESILIENCE
• RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE DREAM ACT
• TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HAITIAN NATIONALS
• EQUALITY AND CIVIL RIGHTS FOR GAY AND LESBIAN AMERICANS

ENERGY COMMITTEE

• ENERGY
• FEDERAL POLICY AND LOCAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY, CONSERVATION AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
• URGE CONGRESS TO CREATE AN INDEPENDENT FEDERAL “GREEN ENERGY BANK” TO FURTHER INCENTIVIZE THE DEPLOYMENT OF LOW-CARBON TECHNOLOGIES TO ADDRESS GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND CREATE GREEN JOBS
• FEDERAL INVESTMENT TOOLS TO PROMOTE DEPLOYMENT OF CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND CATALYZE PRIVATE SECTOR FINANCING
• IMPORTANCE OF GREENING AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
• ENERGY AND INFRASTRUCTURE
• “GREENING” THE TAX CODE AND PROMOTING COORDINATED FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN CITIES
• CALLING ON CONGRESS TO ALLOCATE AN IMPACTFUL SHARE OF GREENHOUSE GAS AUCTION REVENUES DIRECTLY TO CITIES
• CALLING FOR CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LEGISLATION THAT IS IMPEDING THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCE-BASED GREEN BUILDING CODES
• AMERICAN INVESTMENTS TO SOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY CHALLENGES AND CREATE NEW JOBS IN AMERICA
• CLIMATE CHANGE
• SUPPORT FOR U.S ENGAGEMENT IN COP 15 UNFCCC IN COPENHAGEN
• SUPPORTING FULL AND DEDICATED FUNDING OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT
• CALLING ON CONGRESS TO PASS MEANINGFUL CLIMATE PROTECTION LEGISLATION

ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

• PROPOSING A FEDERAL AID ACCOUNT TO ASSIST CITIES IN CONDUCTING FULL-RANGE ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES FOR VACANT AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES
• “GREENING” THE TAX CODE AND PROMOTING COORDINATED FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN CITIES
• CALLING ON CONGRESS TO ALLOCATE AN IMPACTFUL SHARE OF GREENHOUSE GAS AUCTION REVENUES DIRECTLY TO CITIES
• CALLING FOR CONGRESS TO AMEND FEDERAL LEGISLATION THAT IS IMPEDING THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INNOVATIVE PERFORMANCE-BASED GREEN BUILDING CODES
• AMERICAN INVESTMENTS TO SOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY CHALLENGES AND CREATE NEW JOBS IN AMERICA
• CLIMATE CHANGE
• SUPPORT FOR U.S. ENGAGEMENT IN COP 15 UNFCCC IN COPENHAGEN
• SUPPORTING FULL AND DEDICATED FUNDING OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT
• REGULATION OF TAXI FUEL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS
• WATER AND WASTEWATER
• ENSURING FAIR AND EQUITABLE USE OF AND COMPENSATION FOR MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS
• CALLING ON CONGRESS TO PASS MEANINGFUL CLIMATE PROTECTION LEGISLATION

INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

• COMMENDING THE PRESIDENT AND HIS ADMINISTRATION’S REENGAGEMENT WITH THE AMERICAS
• THE UNDERMINING OF DEMOCRACY AND DEMOCRATIC CITY GOVERNANCE IN VENEZUELA
• SUPPORT FOR U.S. ENGAGEMENT IN COP 15 UNFCCC IN COPENHAGEN
• TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS FOR HAITIAN NATIONALS
• AFFIRMING THE ROLE OF CITIES IN ACHIEVEMENT OF A PEACEFUL WORLD FREE OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS BY 2020

JOBS, EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE COMMITTEE

• STRENGTHENING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
• COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE
• INVESTING IN AMERICA’S YOUTH
• SUPPORT THE YOUTH PRISON REDUCTION THROUGH OPPORTUNITIES, MENTORING, INTERVENTION, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION ACT (YOUTH PROMISE ACT)
• SUPPORTING AN INCREASE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN JOBS THROUGH GREEN JOBS TRAINING
• AMERICAN INVESTMENTS TO SOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENERGY CHALLENGES AND CREATE NEW JOBS IN AMERICA
• ENCOURAGING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GREEN REENTRY PROGRAMS
• MAKING GREEN SCHOOLS A REALITY
• MAYORAL LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT IN EDUCATION
• ENDORSING THE PRESIDENT’S EDUCATION PLAN
• POLICY REVIEW TO REDUCE THE HIGH SCHOOL DROP-OUT RATE AND PROVIDE MORE ENGAGING EDUCATION
• EXPANDING INVESTMENTS IN COORDINATED FULL-DAY LEARNING STRATEGIES TO ENSURE THE HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH
• EXPANDING SCHOOL CHOICE THROUGH INCREASED SUPPORT FOR HIGH QUALITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS
• SUPPORTING FAMILY LITERACY
• AMERICAN INVESTMENTS TO COMBAT POVERTY
• POVERTY
• REQUIRE THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT TO BE CALCULATED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO BETTER ACCOMMODATE WORKING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS
• SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF THE WHITE HOUSE TASK FORCE ON MIDDLE-CLASS WORKING FAMILIES
• INVESTING IN AMERICA’S COMMUNITIES
• ENCOURAGING VOLUNTEERISM

METRO ECONOMIES COMMITTEE

• SUPPORT THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE OF URBAN AFFAIRS TO INFLUENCE FEDERAL POLICY REINFORCING THE ABILITY OF METROPOLITAN REGIONS TO THRIVE
• LOCAL FISCAL EMERGENCY AND STABILIZATION
• FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE BANK
• “GREENING” THE TAX CODE AND PROMOTING COORDINATED FEDERAL INVESTMENT IN CITIES
• URGING CONGRESS TO ADOPT H.R. 710 TO ACCOMPLISH THE DUAL OBJECTIVES OF INJECTING ADDITIONAL CAPITAL INTO THE NATIONAL BANKING SYSTEM WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY PROVIDING RELIEF TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
• SOLUTIONS FOR THE MUNICIPAL SURETY BOND CRISIS
• PLAN TO ALLOW CITIES TO ACCESS TRADITIONAL MARKET INTEREST RATES FOR BONDS
• ABILITY OF CITIES TO ACCESS APPROPRIATE FINANCING FOR CRITICALLY NEEDED MUNICIPAL BONDS
• SUPPORT FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT TO PROTECT MUNICIPALITIES AND AFFILIATED PUBLIC ENTITIES
• REQUIRE THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT TO BE CALCULATED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE TO BETTER ACCOMMODATE WORKING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS
• SUPPORT FOR MAYORS’ NATIONAL DOLLARWISE CAMPAIGN
• SUPPORT THE CONSUMER OVERDRAFT PROTECTION FAIR PRACTICES ACT
• CREATE A TAX-LINKED MATCHED SAVINGS PROGRAM
• SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF AN URBAN INNOVATION FUND
• REDEFINING VETERANS DAY AND MEMORIAL DAY
• SUPPORTING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUARD AND RESERVE ORGANIZATION
• CALLING FOR FEDERAL ACTION TO SPUR ECONMIC RECOVERYY OF SMALL BUSINESSES

TOURISM, ARTS, PARKS ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS COMMITTEE

• AMERICAN INVESTMENTS IN ARTS
• TOURISM
• EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS TO SUPPORT ARTS AND TOURISM
• FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE ARTS, HUMANITIES AND MUSEUMS
• NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH
• HONORING AMERICANS FOR THE ARTS ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY
• JAZZ DAY AND JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH
• RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF OLYMPIC DAY
• SUPPORT MEETINGS, EVENTS AND INCENTIVE TRAVEL TO PROTECT LOCAL ECONOMIES
• INCREASING OVERSEAS TRAVEL TO THE U.S. THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TRAVEL PROMOTION ACT
• RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK
• PROMOTING GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CRITERIA TO INCREASE TRAVEL TO U.S. CITIES
• EDIBLE GARDENS
• THE WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES
• MODERNIZING AMERICA’S AVIATION SYSTEM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
• MODERNIZING AMERICA’S AVIATION SYSTEM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY THROUGH THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)
• THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS NATIONAL CULINARY AWARD
• ENCOURAGING GREEN COMMUNITIES

TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE

• UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS SUGGESTED 2009 COMMUNICATION POLICY
• MODERNIZING AMERICA’S AVIATION SYSTEM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY THROUGH THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA)
• MODERNIZING AMERICA’S AVIATION SYSTEM FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
• ENCOURAGING INVESTMENT IN HIGH SPEED RAIL
• RENEWING AMERICA’S COMMITMENT TO SURFACE TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE
• TRANSPORTATION POLICY
• BRINGING AN URBAN FOCUS TO THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
• INVESTING IN THE ENGINES OF AMERICA’S GROWTH THROUGH A METROPOLITAN MOBILITY PROGRAM
• METROPOLITAN MOBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH SUCCESSOR LEGISLATION TO SAFETEA-LU
• STREETCAR REVITALIZATION IN AMERICAN CITIES
• ROUNDABOUTS AND TRANSPORTATION POLICY
• ACCELERATING LOCALLY-SPONSORED TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN THE FEDERAL PROGRAM THROUGH LOCAL GRANT ADMINISTRATION

MISCELLANEOUS

• CONGRATULATING AND THANKING MIAMI MAYOR MANNY DIAZ FOR HIS WORK AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS