New York, NY — A bipartisan group of U.S. mayors just returned from Israel after spending last week in the country as part of a joint American Jewish Committee (AJC) Project Interchange-U.S. Conference of Mayors delegation. The delegation concluded on Friday, April 12, before Iran’s attack on Israel on Saturday, April 13. The program’s intensive
Washington, D.C. – Today, hundreds of U.S. mayors descended upon the nation’s capital for the start of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 92nd Winter Meeting, which runs through Friday. The bipartisan group of mayors was optimistic and determined about the months and years ahead, certain that cities will continue to remain
On May 11, 2023, the U.S. government announced the end of the formal Public Health Emergency (PHE) related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This end to the national emergency triggered several changes impacting COVID-19 testing, as well as changes to requirements of health insurers that may impact the broader use of telehealth services in some states.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a new standard for certain forms of PFAS in drinking water and another rulemaking to designate PFAS chemicals as a hazardous substance under the Superfund law. Recent litigation has resulted in more than $13 billion in settlements for public water providers with PFAS Manufacturers, 3M and
Washington, D.C. — Today, President Joseph R. Biden announced a series of actions he is taking to address extreme heat in American communities and hosted Phoenix (AZ) Mayor Kate Gallego and San Antonio (TX) Mayor Ron Nirenberg to discuss the threats facing cities. In response to the announcement, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno
New Report from the Alliance for a Sustainable Future The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is the nation’s largest ever investment in climate and energy, authorizing approximately $370 billion in spending in federal funding and tax credits. The landmark legislation, for the first time, provides tax-exempt entities, including local governments, the opportunity to receive
Energy Standing Committee Energy Policy Adopted at 91st Annual Meeting Columbus, Ohio | June 2023 The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) convened in Columbus, Ohio in early June 2023 for our 91st Annual Meeting. The Energy Standing Committee met on June 2, 2023 to consider seven proposed resolutions. All
The Mayors Water Council convened in Washington D.C. during USCM's 92nd Winter Meeting on January 17, 2024. You can access the Information Packet as well as the PowerPoint presentations that were given at the meeting below. What a Mayor Needs to Know — LCRI PFAS BriefingPFAS and EPA's UCMR DataLCRI ProposalUSCM Information Packet
The Mayors Water Council met in Ontario, California in October 2022. You can access the Information Packet as well as the Powerpoint presentations that were given at the meeting below. Opportunities for the Water, Energy, Waste Nexus SCAG’s Water Action Resolution Local Spending on Municipal Water and Sewer How Public Private Partnerships (P3) Can
Washington, D.C.— Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on last night’s mass shooting at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville that left three people dead and two injured. “Today we woke up to learn about another school shooting that occurred last night at the University of
Last week, on behalf of the nation's mayors, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran sent a letter to U.S. Senators urging them to confirm Steve Dettelbach as the next Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives this week. View the full letter here. ____________ June 17, 2022 Dear
Bipartisan Co-chairs of Task Force on Immigration Reform Urge Congressional Action Washington, D.C. — Today marks ten years since the creation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which provides critical protection for Dreamers, people brought to this country at a young age and who call it home. Recognizing the continuing importance
Washington, DC—Yesterday, a draft opinion leaked which indicated that the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. In response, America’s mayors today reaffirmed their support for the fundamental right of women to access safe, comprehensive reproductive health care. The U.S. Conference of Mayors has adopted policy affirming
