179 Bipartisan Mayors Sign Letter Calling on Congressional Leadership to Provide a Permanent Path to Citizenship for all Dreamers Washington, DC— In a letter, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) is calling on Congress to act quickly to provide permanent protection and a path to citizenship for all Dreamers who have lived in America
Washington, DC – Today, Republicans and Democrats in the Senate reached agreement on legislation to invest in America’s infrastructure. This bipartisan package has been a top priority for the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), with 374 bipartisan mayors from all 50 states and the District of Columbia recently signing onto a letter urging lawmakers to
Washington, D.C. – Today, 369 mayors – including Republicans, Democrats and Independents from all 50 states and the District of Columbia – sent a letter to Congress urging them to take immediate action on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework announced by President Biden and a group of Republican and Democratic Senators on June 24th. In their letter,
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Dayton (OH) Mayor Nan Whaley on the bipartisan infrastructure framework announced by President Biden today: “The nation’s mayors are grateful to President Biden and his Administration for their sustained commitment to making a once-in-a-lifetime investment in the nation’s infrastructure. We also commend the Senators
Washington, DC – Today the Biden-Harris Administration announced a comprehensive strategy to halt the rise in deadly gun violence and other crime that has taken place in American cities over the last year. The strategy includes several components that American mayors have called on leaders in Washington to make a priority, including the need for
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley on today’s Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act: “The nation’s mayors applaud the Supreme Court’s decision today to once again uphold the Affordable Care Act. This should be the final word on this matter so that we
Washington, D.C. – In response to several states across the country enacting voter suppression laws, the Executive Committee of the U.S. Conference of Mayors has unanimously passed a resolution in support of voting rights. The resolution denounces any actions that would suppress or intimidate eligible voters and calls on the federal government and states to pursue
Washington, D.C. – With gun violence again on the rise, including four mass shootings in a six-hour period last weekend alone, the U.S. Conference of Mayors is calling on President Biden to prioritize action on gun violence prevention. The U.S. Conference of Mayors applauded President Biden in March of this year when he announced important executive
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve Elected as First and Second Vice Presidents Washington, DC— Today, Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley was elected as the 79th President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) during a session of the Conference’s Executive Committee. Mayor Whaley will succeed outgoing USCM President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer.
“Mayors Challenge” aims to reach 70% of adults with one shot of the vaccine by July 4th Washington, D.C. – In conjunction with President Biden’s goal to vaccinate 70% of Americans by the 4th of July, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced today a Month of Action with the White House and Department of Health
WASHINGTON —The U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities and National Association of Counties sent a joint letter to Senate Majority Leader Schumer, Republican Leader McConnell, House Speaker Pelosi and Republican Leader McCarthy adamantly opposing any proposal that would repurpose urgently needed coronavirus relief funds for other activities. A copy of the letter was
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, USCM Vice President Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley and Chair of USCM’s Metro Economies Policy Committee Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams on the importance of American Rescue Plan funds for cities: “Since early 2020, city governments have led our nation’s response
Washington, D.C. – Below is a statement from U.S. Conference of Mayors President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer following the mass shooting today in San Jose: “No community should have to face what San Jose is going through today. And yet hundreds of communities across America know all too well the trauma and pain caused by gun
Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) concluded its virtual two-day summit on ‘Reimagining Public Safety.’ Held in partnership with Cities United and Everytown for Gun Safety, the gathering featured Mayors and local leaders in discussion about implementing solutions that can help make our cities safer and included several calls for Congress to
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on the mass shooting in Colorado Springs: “Today, we are once again left searching for the words to describe our grief in the face of another mass shooting, which took the lives of six people in Colorado Springs who had
Washington, D.C. — This afternoon, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) had a virtual conversation with U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. Participants discussed the importance of investing in America’s workforce through innovative education and training programs, the future of green jobs in America, and promoting equity and inclusion so that nobody is left behind in
Washington, DC—The DollarWise Economic Mobility Campaign has awarded its DollarWise Innovation Grants for 2021 to seven cities, including Columbia (SC), Jackson (TN), Las Cruces (NM), New York City, Topeka (KS), White Plains (NY) and Youngstown (OH). Each city was awarded $10,000 to launch or expand economic mobility efforts in their communities. The DollarWise Economic Mobility
Washington, D.C. – Today, in an 89-2 vote, the United States Senate overwhelmingly passed S.914, the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021. The bipartisan bill would invest in the nation’s water infrastructure and address many of the water systems issues that communities across the country face, ensuring that all Americans will be able to
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on the mass shooting in Boone, North Carolina: “Once again, America woke up this morning to the news of yet another mass shooting – one that has taken the lives of four people, including two law enforcement officers. And
Mayors Urge Action to Provide Support to Cities to Achieve the President’s Goals Washington, D.C.— Today, President Joe Biden announced the United States’ public commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in order to tackle the climate crisis. This pledge will cut pollution, accelerate our nation’s transition to clean energy and create millions of good-paying jobs
