Policy Change Comes After Advocacy Push by Bipartisan Delegation of Mayors from Across the Country Washington, D.C.— Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a critical policy change to expand access to veterans housing. The reform, which ensures veterans are not disqualified from housing assistance as a result of receiving disability benefits, is one that mayors have
The Challenge awards a total of $1.5 million to support local workforce programs and close the digital skills gap Kansas City, MO — Today, Comcast Corporation and the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced the winners of the Talent for Tomorrow: Digital Equity Challenge grant awards program at USCM’s 92nd Annual Meeting in Kansas
Nearly 50 Mayors Fly in to Meet with White House Officials, Congressional Leaders Washington, D.C.— This week, a bipartisan group of nearly 50 American mayors from across the country, flew into Washington, DC on a mission to fight for solutions to address the housing and homelessness crisis affecting cities everywhere. The delegation was led by
Nearly 50 Mayors, Led by LA Mayor Bass, to Fly-In to DC to Meet with White House, Congress Washington, D.C. – Next week, nearly 50 mayors from across the country will be in Washington, DC to press policymakers on the need to strengthen the federal-city partnership to address the housing and homelessness crisis. On Monday
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. – Today, the United States Senate approved the nomination of Eric Garcetti, former mayor of Los Angeles, to be the next U.S. Ambassador to India. In response, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran issued the following statement. “America’s mayors are proud to congratulate Eric Garcetti on becoming America’s
Washington, DC – A bipartisan group of mayors and U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran have sent a letter to Congressional leaders, calling on them to provide permanent legal status and a pathway to citizenship for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. Mayors John Giles of Mesa, Jorge Elorza
Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at 2:30 PM ET Washington, D.C. – The nation has continued to see increasing levels of hate-based violence and harassment, a trend which led over 150 U.S. mayors to sign a compact committing to combat hate and extremism, renewing an earlier Mayors’ Compact developed in 2017 following the deadly violence in
Mayor Suarez Joined by Delegation of American Mayors in Buenos Aires Washington, D.C.— This week, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Miami Mayor Francis Suarez spoke at the C40 World Mayors Summit in Buenos Aires, which brought together mayors from around the globe to share the innovative work cities are implementing as they address
Washington, DC—Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced that Tucson Mayor Regina Romero will be the new chair of the Conference’s Latino Alliance of Mayors. The Latino Alliance serves as a forum for mayors to address policy concerns, governmental participation, and the changing demographics of Latino communities in American cities.
Washington, DC—Yesterday, a draft opinion leaked which indicated that the U.S. Supreme Court has voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. In response, America’s mayors today reaffirmed their support for the fundamental right of women to access safe, comprehensive reproductive health care. The U.S. Conference of Mayors has adopted policy affirming
In-Person Media Availability to Take Place at Capital Hilton in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, as part of the kickoff of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM)’s 90th Annual Winter Meeting, USCM President and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and other mayors will host a press conference to outline USCM priorities and discuss cities’ efforts to rebuild and
Washington, DC – As American cities continue to confront serious housing and homelessness challenges, mayors are calling on Congress to act. The U.S. Conference of Mayors will host a virtual press call on Wednesday, September 29 at 11:00AM ET to discuss important housing provisions authored by Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA, 43rd District), Chair of the House
Washington, D.C. – With gun violence again on the rise, including four mass shootings in a six-hour period last weekend alone, the U.S. Conference of Mayors is calling on President Biden to prioritize action on gun violence prevention. The U.S. Conference of Mayors applauded President Biden in March of this year when he announced important executive
Washington, DC—This afternoon, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) met virtually to discuss critical issues facing American cities. The Secretary and the mayors discussed the need to rebuild the immigration system to make it more just and compassionate, address current immigrant resettlement needs in cities
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
Washington, DC – Today, President Joe Biden signed a series of Executive Orders and presidential directives that will reunify families separated at the border and authorize a review of the previous Administration’s damaging immigration policies that limited asylum, made it more difficult for immigrants to be naturalized, significantly expanded the public charge inadmissibility test, and
Washington, DC – On his first day in office, President Joe Biden took executive action on a host of priority issues, including significant changes to America’s immigration system long called for by the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM). The president has reinstated the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protects Dreamers, revoked the
A National Discussion on Achieving an American Breakthrough: Mayors and CEOs in Conversation on Equity, Recovery and Growth Washington, D.C. & Basking Ridge, NJ — On Thursday, October 1st at 2:00 pm ET, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Verizon will kick off a virtual roundtable series entitled “A National Discussion on Achieving an
The Bipartisan Official Policy of the USCM Has Been Revised to Focus on Today’s Biggest Issues, such as Racial Equality and the COVID-19 pandemic Washington, DC - Every four years, the bipartisan US Conference of Mayors (USCM) participates in events at both major party committees’ conventions. This year, the opening day of the summer’s first
