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Mayors Applaud Passage of Housing for the 21st Century Act in House Committee

Sara Durr2025-12-19T16:35:27-05:00December 19, 2025|

USCM Previously Endorsed the Critical Housing Affordability Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, the House Financial Services Committee passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act by a bipartisan vote of 50-1. The bill, introduced

SAVE THE DATE: Nation’s Mayors to Convene Next Month to Chart America’s Next Chapter

Sara Durr2025-12-17T09:54:25-05:00December 17, 2025|

Gathering comes as country kicks off pivotal midterm election year, America250 celebrations January 28-30, 2026 | Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. – This January, mayors from every corner of the country will gather in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Conference of Mayors Applauds Introduction of the Housing for the 21st Century Act

Sara Durr2025-12-16T16:14:11-05:00December 16, 2025|

In a newly released letter, the nation’s mayors assert the bill’s provisions are key to ensuring “a foundation for opportunity, dignity and stability” for American families WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, House Financial Services Committee

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