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U.S. Conference of Mayors Statement on EPA’s Decision to No Longer Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Sara Durr2026-02-12T17:22:36-05:00February 12, 2026|

Washington, D.C.— Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that the Agency will no longer regulate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, claiming that Congress never explicitly gave them the authority to do so under the Clean Air

Nation’s Mayors Express Strong Support for Congressional Resolutions to End Emergency Declarations Used to Justify Tariffs on Mexico and Canada

Sara Durr2026-02-11T13:43:49-05:00February 11, 2026|

In new letter to House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks, Mayors urge House to act quickly WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) expressed strong support for congressional resolutions

Mayors Applaud Passage of Housing for the 21st Century Act by U.S. House of Representatives

Sara Durr2026-02-10T11:18:32-05:00February 10, 2026|

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the House passed the bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act. The bill, introduced by Chairman French Hill (R-AR), Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA), Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chair Mike

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Statement from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Following Death of Another Protestor in Minneapolis

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Registration is now open for our 94th Winter Meeting taking place January 28-30, 2026 in Washington, D.C.

Nation’s Mayors Call on Congress to Renew HUD Continuum of Care Grants, Safeguard Housing for Vulnerable Residents

In a newly released letter, bipartisan coalition of 180+ mayors urges federal lawmakers to renew expiring grants, warning of widespread disruptions without action

Nation’s Mayors Urge Congress to Extend ACA Premium Tax Credits

New letter pushes for immediate action as end-of-year expiration looms, threatening the health care of 22 million Americans

Nation’s Mayors to Washington: Here’s What We Need to Fight Crime

In new survey, cities call for increased federal funding, advanced technology and other critical resources to bring crime down further

ICYMI: Crime is Down in Cities All Across the Country

Cities are safer now. Across the country, they are making meaningful progress on public safety and crime reduction, thanks to a combination of community-based initiatives, data-driven policing strategies, and increased investment in prevention and enforcement by America’s mayors.

At our 93rd Annual Meeting, the New York Times sat down with Democratic and Republican mayors to learn about how they are leading their cities under the Trump Administration, their hopes for our nation, and more.

New Report: U.S Conference of Mayors Releases Data Highlighting Metropolitan Areas as America’s Economic Engines

2025 Metro Economies Report finds that cities account for 90.8% of national GDP, 88.2% of employment in U.S.

In New Video, Mayors Stress Importance of Local-Federal Partnership for America’s Safety and Prosperity

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