Department of Housing and Urban Development - United States Conference of Mayors

Nation’s Mayors Urge Protection of Community Development Block Grant Program by House Appropriations Subcommittee on THUD

CDBG brings $3.3 Billion in federal funding to support infrastructure, housing construction, and public safety for Americans living in over 1,200 cities Washington, DC — This week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and bipartisan mayors from across the country are urging members of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development,

By Sara Durr|2025-07-14T10:08:51-04:00July 14, 2025|News, Press Room|

Mayors Celebrate Biden-Harris Administration Action to Protect Housing Benefits for Veterans

Policy Change Comes After Advocacy Push by Bipartisan Delegation of Mayors from Across the Country Washington, D.C.— Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a critical policy change to expand access to veterans housing. The reform, which ensures veterans are not disqualified from housing assistance as a result of receiving disability benefits, is one that mayors have

By Sara Durr|2024-08-08T14:28:09-04:00August 8, 2024|Community Development and Housing, News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Applaud President Biden’s Actions to Address Racial Equity and Systemic Racism

Washington, DC – Building off of executive actions addressing equity signed on his first day in office, President Joe Biden took further action today on issues related to racial equity and systemic racism. On the issue of housing, the president has taken action consistent with U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) policy, directing the Department of

By Sara Durr|2021-01-26T18:07:51-05:00January 26, 2021|News, Press Room|