Washington, DC—Today, President Biden awarded former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In celebration of this distinguished honor, below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The United States Conference of Mayors: “Today, President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former New York
Washington, D.C.— Tonight, President Joe Biden delivered his third State of the Union address. Earlier this week in advance of the speech, American mayors released a new video highlighting the strength of the nation’s cities and the importance of a strong local-federal partnership. Following the address, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Reno (NV)
Washington, D.C. – On the final day of the U.S Conference of Mayors’ 92nd Winter Meeting, America’s mayors discussed local solutions with national leaders, including President Joe Biden. Mayors met with the president at the White House, where he praised their leadership. “Mayors are the people who get things done,” said the president. “I
Washington, D.C. – On the second day of its 92nd Winter Meeting, the U.S. Conference of Mayors welcomed national leaders, including Vice President Kamala Harris, who celebrated city leaders for their “power to convene” during a conversation on ways to reduce gun violence in America. “You as mayors have the power to convene not only
WASHINGTON, DC—Following an address to the nation, President Joe Biden has made a request for supplemental funding from Congress to respond to the wars in Israel and Ukraine as well as other humanitarian crises, including the one relating to our southern border. In support of this call for action, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, President Joe Biden announced the creation of a new federal office to combat gun violence in America. Stopping gun violence is a top priority for America’s mayors, who welcome this action. In response, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno (NV) Mayor Hillary Schieve released the following statement. “Mayors applaud President Biden for
Washington, DC – In response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address this evening, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran issued the following statement: “Tonight, the president laid out a concrete plan of action to build on the progress we’ve made to revitalize America. There is still hard work ahead,
President Biden to Welcome Mayors to White House Washington, D.C. – Starting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will host its 91st Winter Meeting in Washington, DC, bringing together hundreds of bipartisan mayors from across the country. On the final day of the Meeting, Friday, January 20, President Joe Biden will
Washington, D.C.— Today, President Biden signed into law the Respect for Marriage Act, which enshrines and protects marriage equality for same-sex and interracial couples. The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) first adopted policy calling for legal protections of gay and lesbian rights by all levels of government in 1984 and policy in support of marriage
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director, Tom Cochran, on the Executive Order signed by President Biden today protecting access to reproductive health care services: “America’s mayors applaud the efforts by President Biden and the Executive Branch to protect access to reproductive health care services in the wake
Washington, DC – Today, on the second anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, President Biden announced an executive order to reform policing in America. In it, he directs federal agencies to revise their use-of-force policies, create a national registry of officers fired for misconduct, use grants to encourage state and local police to tighten restrictions on
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors sent a letter signed by 102 mayors, including Democrats, Republicans, and Independents, to U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley in support of Steven M. Dettelbach to be the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Dettelbach,
Washington, DC—Yesterday, the Biden Administration announced important steps it is taking to address the growing and unchecked problem of ghost guns. As cities across the country are plagued with continuing gun violence, the Administration’s actions will help mayors with their efforts to prevent and reduce the proliferation of these weapons. Since 1968, the U.S. Conference
In Advance of ARPA Anniversary, Results from More than 100 Mayors Show Powerful Impact of City Relief Program Washington, DC – Today the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released a new survey of mayors that shows how critical relief funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are being put to use in American cities.
Washington, D.C.— In response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address this evening, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran issued the following statement: “There is so much more that unites us than what divides us, and perhaps nothing is more sacred than our shared beliefs in democracy and freedom.
Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden today gave a speech in Atlanta, calling for Congress to pass critical voting rights legislation this month. Last week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) sent a letter signed by 151 bipartisan mayors, urging action on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S. 4) and Freedom to Vote
Plan Includes Important Priorities of American Cities Washington, DC – Today President Joe Biden presented a revised framework to Congress for his Build Back Better plan, and the proposal includes major priorities of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM). In response, USCM President Dayton (OH) Mayor Nan Whaley released the following statement. “Mayors are grateful
Effort Aims to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 22 at 4:00 pm ET, the nation’s mayors will gather virtually with Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Advisor to the President of the United States, to discuss the urgent work cities are doing in conjunction
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which includes $360 billion in direct financial relief for state and local governments. For nearly a year, many cities have confronted enormous budget deficits as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic, and today’s vote ensures local officials can keep
USCM Has Long Called on Congress to Modernize America’s Immigration System Washington, DC – Today New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez and California Representative Linda Sánchez introduced the U.S. Citizenship Act, sweeping legislation to reform America’s immigration system. The bill is based on a plan released by President Joe Biden on his first day in office
