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 eliminate several housing programs such as the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program, along with
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 public safety partnerships, particularly those between federal immigration enforcement agencies and local law enforcement. Organized by the International Association of
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 (NYSE:AMRZ) announced a partnership in establishing USCM’s Game Changer Program, a new national initiative designed to equip civic leaders with
In a newly released letter, the bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors calls on federal lawmakers to vote against any effort to restrict voting WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last month, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill that would mandate proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran in response to recent anti-Muslim attacks against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani: “As our nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we are reminded that the American experiment rests on the protection of individual liberty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation to address the nation’s housing crisis and expand housing opportunities across the country. In response, USCM President David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, released the following statement: “America’s mayors commend the Senate for passing the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. We continue to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the U.S. Senate this week considers bipartisan legislation to address the nation’s housing crisis and expand housing opportunities across the country, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is urging lawmakers to continue working in a bipartisan and collaborative fashion to advance meaningful housing solutions. Amid the Senate’s ongoing work, USCM President
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 Washington, DC — Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is calling for urgent reform of federal immigration enforcement procedures and a modernization of
Washington, DC—Today, the U.S Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump does not have the legal authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose global tariffs without Congressional approval. The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has voiced concern about the economic impact of the new tariffs on local communities. The organization has also
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 Act. This contradicts a 2007 Supreme Court ruling that stated that GHG emissions does fit the definition of air pollutants
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 to terminate the national emergencies used to justify tariffs on Canada and Mexico, outlining their position in a letter to
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 Flood (R-NE) and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Ranking Member Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), makes important reforms to boost the supply
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nation’s leading local and regional governments organizations—representing individual counties, cities, towns, planning agencies, and regional economic development organizations across the United States—announced their support for the BASICS Act as introduced today by Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) and Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI). The bipartisan legislation renews and updates provisions of the federal
All USCM Member Mayors to receive 200 official match balls to use for celebrations around the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the largest World Cup ever hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico Washington, D.C.— At the United States Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) Winter Meeting held in Washington, D.C. last week, FIFA President Gianni
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. — This week, the leadership of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the Major Cities Chiefs Association met to discuss ways in which local leaders can work together to uphold the rule of law, support peaceful protest, and ensure community safety. Following their discussion, the two groups issued the joint statement below: