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Mayors Urge Congress to Protect Critical Housing Programs

Sara Durr2026-04-06T14:10:23-04:00April 6, 2026|

Washington, D.C.— On Friday, the White House released its FY2027 budget proposal, which includes significant funding cuts to numerous programs that have long been critical for American cities. In particular, it would cut or fully

Nation’s Mayors Join Law Enforcement in Renewing Commitment to Cooperation and Building Community Trust

Sara Durr2026-04-01T12:25:35-04:00April 1, 2026|

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) joined 15 other organizations representing local government leaders and state and local law enforcement in announcing an agreement to a set of principles guiding intergovernmental

U.S. Conference of Mayors and Amrize Partner to Launch Game Changer Program

Kaleena Dwyer2026-03-24T11:25:04-04:00March 24, 2026|

Program marks a nationwide initiative to help drive economic development and investment in cities through new sports venue projects WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Amrize

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Mayors Urge Congress to Protect Critical Housing Programs

Nation’s Mayors Call for Reform of Federal Immigration Enforcement Procedures and Modernization of Immigration System

Emergency Resolutions acknowledge importance of immigrants to the U.S., call on federal immigration enforcement to model professionalism and standards expected of local police, urge bipartisan effort to fix broken immigration system

9 Mayors Discuss Safety and Trust in Their Cities Under Trump

The nation’s mayors gathered in Washington this week, and Minneapolis has dominated the conversation.

U.S. Conference of Mayors Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Against President Trump’s Tariff Actions

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

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

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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.

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.

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Mayors Urge Congress to Protect Critical Housing Programs

Nation’s Mayors Join Law Enforcement in Renewing Commitment to Cooperation and Building Community Trust

U.S. Conference of Mayors and Amrize Partner to Launch Game Changer Program

The United States Conference of Mayors is the official non-partisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are over 1,400 such cities in the country today. Each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor.

Advocate for your city. Join the Conference.