Hakeem Jeffries - United States Conference of Mayors

More than 200 Mayors Write to Congressional Leaders Outlining Opportunities to Strengthen American Cities in Reconciliation Bill

The letter highlights key provisions that if included will address critical national needs. Washington, D.C.— Today, a bipartisan group of 225 mayors from across the country sent a letter to Congressional leadership highlighting priorities and opportunities in the upcoming reconciliation bill that will strengthen the local-federal partnership and address critical issues, including the affordable housing crisis. The

By Sara Durr|2025-03-31T11:01:11-04:00March 31, 2025|News, Press Room|

In New Letter, Mayors Raise Concern Over Proposed Cuts, Policy Riders in Public Safety Funding Bill

FY 2025 Appropriations Bill passed by the House threatens progress on public safety and gun violence prevention Washington, D.C.— Today, United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther and USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives calling on them to reverse several

By Sara Durr|2024-07-23T16:19:53-04:00July 23, 2024|Criminal and Social Justice, News, Press Room|

NEW TIME: House Democratic Leader Jeffries to Speak at U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

January 19, 2024 | Capital Hilton | Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will speak at the USCM Winter Meeting on Friday, January 19 at 8:45am. Leader Jeffries was previously scheduled to address the Conference on Thursday morning. Note for media: These events are

By Sara Durr|2024-01-18T09:16:47-05:00January 18, 2024|Media Advisories, Press Room|

NEW SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED: Administration Officials and Congressional Leaders to Address Nation’s Mayors

Administration Officials Include Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen, Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm and Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su Congressional Leaders Include Senators Thom Tillis, John Hickenlooper, Chris Murphy, John Fetterman and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries January 17-19, 2024 | Capital Hilton | Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors announced

By Sara Durr|2024-01-12T13:32:42-05:00January 12, 2024|Media Advisories, News|