Akron, OH; El Paso, TX; Fort Wayne, IN: Kent, WA; Las Vegas, NV; and Lincoln, NE Awarded Grants from the United States Conference of Mayors’ DollarWise Campaign Washington, D.C.— The United States Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) DollarWise Economic Mobility Campaign awarded its 2026 DollarWise Innovation Grants during USCM’s 94th Winter Meeting to mayors representing six cities:
Portland (OR), Spokane (WA) and Findlay (OH) selected as first-place winners for the 2026 Healthy and Sustainable Communities Awards WASHINGTON, D.C.— American Beverage, the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) and the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) today announced nine winning cities of the 2026 Healthy and Sustainable Communities Awards. The
Mayors promoted fixes for affordability and public safety, and raised concerns over chaotic and escalated immigration enforcement Washington, D.C. – Today, more than 250 bipartisan mayors convened in Washington, D.C. for the U.S. Conference of Mayors 94th Winter Meeting at a critical moment for the country – advancing practical, cross-party leadership on affordability, housing,
Newly formed coalition will bring together mayors of nation’s largest cities; Denver Mayor Mike Johnston to serve as Chair Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) launched its Big City Alliance, a new coalition designed to bring together mayors of the nation’s largest cities to align strategies and lead on the issues
Statement from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Following Death of Another Protestor in Minneapolis Washington, D.C.—Below is a statement from the U.S. Conference of Mayors following the death of another protestor in Minneapolis today: “Today’s death in Minneapolis represents another tragedy. As American mayors representing cities large and small - Republican, Democratic and Independent -
Washington, D.C. — Today, the House passed legislation to protect access to affordable health care through enhanced premium tax credits for Americans who buy health coverage on the Marketplaces set up by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This past December, the Conference sent a letter to congressional leaders, urging them to extend the tax credits
USCM Previously Endorsed the Critical Housing Affordability Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, the House Financial Services Committee passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act by a bipartisan vote of 50-1. The bill, introduced by Committee Chairman French Hill (R-AR) and co-sponsored by Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and
Gathering comes as country kicks off pivotal midterm election year, America250 celebrations January 28-30, 2026 | Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. – This January, mayors from every corner of the country will gather in Washington, D.C. to share local wins and chart the next chapter of America’s story at the 94th Winter Meeting of the U.S.
In a newly released letter, the nation’s mayors assert the bill’s provisions are key to ensuring “a foundation for opportunity, dignity and stability” for American families WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-AR) introduced the Housing for the 21st Century Act, co-sponsored by Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA) and
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate failed to pass legislation to address the looming end-of-year expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits for Americans who buy health coverage on the Marketplaces set up by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Last Friday, the Conference sent a letter to congressional leaders, urging them to extend the tax
In a newly released letter, bipartisan coalition of 180+ mayors urges federal lawmakers to renew expiring grants, warning of widespread disruptions without action WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than 180 Democratic, Republican and Independent mayors from across the country have signed on to a newly released letter by the U.S. Conference of Mayors urging Congress to
New letter pushes for immediate action as end-of-year expiration looms, threatening the health care of 22 million Americans Washington, D.C.— Today, Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk, Chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) Children, Health, and Human Services Committee, and USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran called on congressional leaders to urgently extend the
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, on the federal government shutdown. “Federal government shutdowns should never be an option, and that is the view America’s mayors have consistently held. As a means of political leverage, a federal government shutdown simply shouldn’t be on the
Washington, DC — Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on the sudden passing of former Newton (MA) Mayor Setti Warren. “I am heartbroken to just learn that former Newton, Massachusetts Mayor Setti Warren has died suddenly at the age of 55. He was a very good
New survey of 105 cities finds 96% reporting very severe or severe impacts from SNAP lapse. Mayors say local efforts can’t replace federal food assistance and call for benefit restoration. WASHINGTON, D.C. — From coast to coast, America’s mayors are warning that the Nov. 1 lapse of SNAP food benefits is already hitting home. In
“Oklahoma City Declaration” reaffirms mayors’ commitment to American values of pluralism, compromise, truth and civility WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced today that 230 Republican, Democratic and Independent mayors from 41 states and Puerto Rico have signed a declaration to de-escalate our nation’s political tensions and reject violence and dehumanizing rhetoric.
Washington, D.C. — This week, the Senate will consider bipartisan tariff resolutions S.J. Res. 77, to end new tariffs on Canadian imports; S.J. Res. 81, to end new tariffs on Brazilian imports; and S.J. Res. 88 to end new baseline tariffs on more than 180 countries. Earlier in the year, America’s mayors strongly supported the
Letter Calls on Secretary Rollins to Use Contingency Funds, Available Authorities, and Enhanced Coordination with State Agencies to Protect Communities Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran and Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk, Chair of the Conference’s Children, Health, and Human Services Committee, urged U.S. Department of Agriculture
WASHINGTON, DC - On Thursday, the United States Senate passed its National Defense Authorization Act, which included the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, introduced by Senator Tim Scott and Senator Elizabeth Warren. The U.S. Conference of Mayors has championed this package of reforms, and in response to its passage, USCM President David Holt, Mayor of
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on mayors’ escalating safety and security needs: “Mayors serve closest to the people, and that visibility makes them among the most accessible — and, unfortunately, the most exposed — public officials in America. As politically motivated violence has escalated,