The IRA represents the single largest investment in climate and clean energy in U.S. history Washington, D.C. — Today marks the first anniversary of the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act, a comprehensive law signed by President Biden that stands to deliver on numerous priorities of America’s mayors. In addition to its historic investments
WASHINGTON, DC – The following is a statement from Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The United States Conference of Mayors, in response to the introduction of House legislation related to the federal debt limit. “This is no time to manufacture a crisis. Congress has an obligation to pay its bills, and the
Sessions Featuring U.S. Mayors Will Highlight Importance of Local Leadership in the Global Fight Against Climate Change Washington, D.C. – A delegation from the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) will be in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt next week for the COP27 Climate Change Conference. On Monday, November 14, mayors from across the United States will
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Joe Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill and many of its component parts have been repeatedly championed by America’s mayors. Following the bill signing, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran issued the following statement: “This is a monumental day that mayors have
Washington, D.C. – After the United States House of Representatives passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 today, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran issued the following statement: “Mayors across the nation commend the House for approving this historic bill. With the Inflation Reduction Act, families across the country will begin
Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, and following the vote, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran issued this statement: “With today’s vote, the Senate has begun to solve some of the biggest challenges facing American cities, including rising costs and dangerous climate
Washington, D.C. – As the United States Senate considers the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, mayors across the country are reiterating their support for this comprehensive and significant legislation. Urging swift passage of the bill, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran issued the following the statement: “America’s mayors urge the Senate
Washington, D.C.— Today, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer released the Inflation Reduction Act, a comprehensive bill that will address pressing issues facing the nation and its cities, including climate change, deficit reduction, health care and inflation. CEO and Executive Director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Tom Cochran released the following statement in support of
