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
USGLC & USCM Announce New Partnership to Enhance International Engagement and Leadership Among Mayors Washington, DC – The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) and the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) today announced a new partnership to help elevate the important role mayors play in diplomacy and the ways local communities benefit from U.S. global leadership.
Thursday, January 18 Capital Hilton | Washington, DC Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, January 18, Vice President Kamala Harris will join the nation’s mayors during the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 92nd Winter Meeting. See below for updated guidance. Location: Capital Hilton - Presidential Ballroom Address: 1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 Parking: Parking
Thursday, January 18 at 2 pm Capital Hilton | Washington, DC Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, January 18, Vice President Kamala Harris will join the nation’s mayors during the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 92nd Winter Meeting. During a moderated conversation with Kansas City (MO) Mayor Quinton Lucas, the Vice President will discuss continued efforts
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas to Address Mayors on Thursday Updated Guidance for Secretary Blinken Remarks Friday Washington, D.C. – Today at 11:45 AM, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will hold a press conference during its 92nd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C., where a bipartisan group of more than 300 mayors from across
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday at 11:45 AM, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will hold a press conference during its 92nd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C., where a bipartisan group of more than 300 mayors from across the country will convene to discuss the most pressing issues facing cities and the nation. The press conference,
23 Million American Families Rely on Critical High-Speed Internet Program Washington, D.C.— Today, a letter signed by a bipartisan group of 174 mayors was sent to congressional leaders urging them to quickly pass legislation to extend the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Created as part of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the ACP provides a
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
January 17-19, 2024 | Capital Hilton | Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors announced that U.S. cabinet secretaries Antony J. Blinken, Pete Buttigieg and Miguel Cardona will address America’s mayors during the 92nd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C., hosted from January 17 through January 19 at the Capital Hilton. U.S. Secretary
January 17-19, 2024 | Capital Hilton | Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. – The U.S Conference of Mayors (USCM) is set to hold its 92nd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. from January 17 through January 19 at the Capital Hilton. Presided over by USCM President Reno (NV) Mayor Hillary Schieve, the three-day conference will bring together a bipartisan group
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on this week’s mass shootings in Las Vegas, Austin and San Antonio. “Yesterday we witnessed yet another tragic and unnecessary mass shooting, this one on the Las Vegas campus of the University of Nevada, in which three people were
Regulation designed to block firearms access by convicted felons, domestic abusers and gun traffickers trying to evade background checks Washington, DC – Today, a bipartisan group of 122 mayors sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Steven M. Dettelbach registering their
Mayors urge Senate to pass gun safety bill introduced by late Sen. Dianne Feinstein Washington, DC – Today, United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) praising his decision to bring the Assault Weapons Ban of 2023, S. 25, to the floor
Washington, DC – From December 2 to 5, mayors from across the United States will participate in various panels and events at COP28, the United Nation’s Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Mayors will share ideas and solutions with international partners, demonstrating the power of local leadership on climate action. Details for
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The United States Conference of Mayors, on the passing of former Kansas City Mayor Richard Berkley. “Dick Berkley was one of the best mayors I have had the privilege to serve in my 50 year-plus-tenure with The United States Conference of
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced the organization’s bipartisan delegation to COP28, the United Nation’s Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), which begins on November 30, 2023. Delegation members include: Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther, USCM Vice President Washington (DC) Mayor Muriel Bowser, Chair of USCM’s
Washington, D.C.—Today marks two years since the enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, better known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Passage of this legislation was a top priority of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), and mayors have been working closely with the Biden Administration to implement it over the last two
Washington, D.C.—Today, President Joe Biden announced a new initiative on women’s health research, an area that has been understudied in health care for far too long. In response, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (UCSM) released the following statements from USCM Past President Burnsville (MN) Mayor Elizabeth B. Kautz, and Tucson (AZ) Mayor Regina Romero,
Bipartisan Group of Mayors Calls for at Least $1.4 Billion to Support Local Governments Seeing an Influx of Migrants and Asylum Seekers Washington, DC – Today, a bipartisan group of 139 mayors in the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) sent a letter to Congress registering their strong support for President Biden’s supplemental funding
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on last night’s mass shootings in Lewiston, ME. “Last night’s tragic mass shootings in Lewiston are a reminder of the serious consequences resulting from the easy availability of military-style assault weapons and insufficient gun safety laws in our country. While
