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Statement: U.S. Conference of Mayors on the Administration’s Decision Not to Renew USMCA Trade Agreement

Washington, DC—Last week, the Trump Administration declined to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form. In response, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Todd Gloria, Mayor of San Diego, issued the following the statement: “The United States Conference of Mayors believes that the Administration's decision not to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement in

By Sara Durr|2026-07-07T09:41:25-04:00July 7, 2026|News, Press Room|

July 2: America’s Mayors to Mark the Nation’s 250th Anniversary at Its Birthplace

Bipartisan mayors from across the country will gather In Philadelphia, marching together to Independence Hall on the 250th anniversary of the vote for independence Thursday, July 2, 2026 Washington, DC – Two hundred and fifty years ago – on July 2, 1776 – the Continental Congress voted for independence in Philadelphia. On Thursday, July 2,

By Sara Durr|2026-07-01T09:15:26-04:00July 1, 2026|Media Advisories|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Todd Gloria, Mayor of San Diego, on today’s Supreme Court decision to uphold birthright citizenship: "Today's Supreme Court decision reaffirms a constitutional principle that has guided our nation for generations and provides much-needed certainty for families, local governments, and the communities America's mayors serve.

By Sara Durr|2026-06-30T16:52:30-04:00June 30, 2026|News, Press Room|

STATEMENT: U.S. Conference of Mayors on President Trump’s Decision to Cancel Signing of Bipartisan Housing Bill

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Todd Gloria, Mayor of San Diego, in response to President Trump canceling today’s signing of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: “America's families are struggling under the heavy weight of housing costs that have climbed for decades. There is nothing ‘minor’ about

By Sara Durr|2026-06-24T12:01:22-04:00June 24, 2026|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Applaud Congress Passing Bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

Urge President Trump to Quickly Sign Landmark Housing Bill into Law WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, after months of bipartisan and bicameral negotiations with the Senate, the House passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a major piece of legislation targeting America’s housing affordability crisis. The House action follows yesterday’s passage by the Senate of

By Sara Durr|2026-06-23T19:54:07-04:00June 23, 2026|News, Press Room|

Statement: U.S. Conference of Mayors Celebrates Juneteenth

Washington, D.C. –The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) joins communities across the nation in celebrating Juneteenth, the day in 1865 that enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom and the Emancipation Proclamation was effectively enforced in the United States. As the nation observes Juneteenth, below is a statement from

By Sara Durr|2026-06-19T08:53:44-04:00June 19, 2026|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Enactment of Immigration Enforcement Funding Without Accountability Measures

Nation’s Mayors Call for Bipartisan Immigration Reform Washington, DC—Today, President Donald Trump signed into law a $70 billion package that will fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) through the end of his term without any requirement that the agencies reform their practices. In March the U.S. Conference of Mayors

By Sara Durr|2026-06-10T15:21:12-04:00June 10, 2026|News, Press Room|

Snoop Dogg, Ed Ruscha, Danny Trejo, and Chuck D Honored by Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors with 2026 Citizen Artist Award

Artists recognized for using their platforms to strengthen communities, expand civic engagement, and champion culture LONG BEACH, CA — Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced this weekend that Snoop Dogg, Ed Ruscha, Danny Trejo, and Chuck D would receive the 2026 Citizen Artist Award during the

By Kaleena Dwyer|2026-06-09T18:59:49-04:00June 9, 2026|News, Press Room|

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Elected President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Policy Agenda Adopted for the Year Ahead

Left to Right: USCM CEO & Executive Director Tom Cochran; USCM Second Vice President Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor of Columbia (SC); USCM Vice President Leirion Gaylor Baird, Mayor of Lincoln; USCM President Todd Gloria, Mayor of San Diego Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Columbia (SC) Mayor Daniel Rickenmann Elected First and Second Vice

By Kaleena Dwyer|2026-06-07T14:54:25-04:00June 7, 2026|News, Press Room|

“Washington Debates, Mayors Deliver”: San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Targets Progress on Housing Affordability and Public Safety for Upcoming Conference Presidency

Incoming USCM President and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria presented his agenda for the upcoming year at the helm of the organization On the third day of the 94th Annual Meeting, America’s mayors welcomed Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and continued discussions on immigration and public safety. Long Beach, CA – Today, San Diego

By Kaleena Dwyer|2026-06-10T13:49:37-04:00June 6, 2026|News, Press Room|

“We’ve Done A Lot; We’ve Got A Lot More to Do”: Housing Remains Front and Center on Day 2 of Annual Meeting

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addresses her fellow mayors at the USCM 94th Annual Meeting City Leaders Shared Housing Solutions, Discussed Safeguarding Federal Investments and Explored Opportunities and Challenges Presented by Emerging Technologies Long Beach, CA – On the second day of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 94th Annual Meeting, mayors advanced

By Kaleena Dwyer|2026-06-10T13:59:39-04:00June 5, 2026|News, Press Room|

“People Demand Results”: Mayors Open 94th Annual Meeting Celebrating Local Leadership in Time of National Need

California Governor Gavin Newsom (left) speaks with USCM President and Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt (right) and USCM Vice President and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria (center) at the USCM 94th Annual Meeting in Long Beach, CA. In Long Beach, California, 200+ bipartisan mayors convene to set priorities for year ahead, hear from

By Kaleena Dwyer|2026-06-05T12:53:24-04:00June 5, 2026|News, Press Room|

Two California Mayors Recognized for Leadership on Climate Action

Cities of Alameda and Fresno Win Top Awards for Advancing Decarbonization, Solar, and Battery Innovation Long Beach, CA – Twelve U.S. mayors were recognized today for their local energy and climate protection programs, with each winning a 2026 Mayors’ Climate Protection Award. Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and her city’s Community-wide Decarbonization Program and Fresno

By Sara Durr|2026-06-04T16:18:26-04:00June 4, 2026|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Urge U.S. Senators to Remove Dangerous New Immigration Enforcement Provision from Reconciliation Bill

Measure Would Undermine Public Safety, Strain Local Communities, Erode Trust Between Residents and Law Enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released a letter to U.S. senators urging them to remove a newly added immigration enforcement provision from the reconciliation bill currently under consideration in the Senate. The provision would

By Sara Durr|2026-06-04T12:40:37-04:00June 4, 2026|News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors and National Endowment for the Arts to Showcase Freedom 250 City Art Posters

Posters will be on display during USCM’s 94th Annual Meeting in Long Beach, California Long Beach, California – This week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) will unveil a collection of new artwork from the Freedom 250 City Art Poster Project at USCM’s 94th Annual Meeting in

By Sara Durr|2026-06-03T15:38:02-04:00June 3, 2026|News, Press Room|

THIS WEEK: U.S. Conference of Mayors to host Hundreds of Bipartisan Mayors in Long Beach for 94th Annual Meeting

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker among featured speakers June 4 - 7, 2026 | Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center Washington, DC – The U.S Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) 94th Annual Meeting is set to begin this Thursday, June 4th, and run through Sunday, June 7th, in Long Beach, California at the Long Beach Convention

By Sara Durr|2026-06-02T17:04:08-04:00June 2, 2026|Media Advisories|

Statement: U.S. Conference of Mayors Celebrates Pride Month, Reaffirms Commitment to LGBTQ+ Community

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has long championed protections for LGBTQ+ communities, adopting a policy condemning discrimination against gay and lesbian people in 1984 and supporting marriage equality in 2009. Through policy, action and the leadership of the Conference’s LGBTQ+ Alliance, established in 2019, America’s mayors have worked to advance equality, oppose

By Sara Durr|2026-06-01T09:20:47-04:00June 1, 2026|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on BUILD America 250 Act

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on pending bipartisan House legislation—BUILD America 250 Act—to renew the federal surface transportation law: “The nation’s mayors commend House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) for their leadership in developing

By Sara Durr|2026-05-20T21:32:21-04:00May 20, 2026|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Welcome Congressional Action on Important Housing Issues

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today took action to address the country’s housing affordability crisis by passing an amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) now urges House and Senate lawmakers to continue working in a bipartisan, collaborative fashion to advance meaningful solutions and

By Sara Durr|2026-05-20T15:00:40-04:00May 20, 2026|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Urge U.S. Senators to Accompany Federal Immigration Enforcement Funding with Reforms

In a new letter, bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors warns that approving additional funding for ICE and CBP without commitment to reform their practices would be a tragic mistake WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the U.S. Senate considers a second reconciliation bill that would provide additional funding for federal immigration enforcement through FY 2029, the bipartisan

By Sara Durr|2026-05-18T13:04:59-04:00May 18, 2026|News, Press Room|