A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the National League of Cities and the support it provides to municipalities across the United States.

Bill: 118-sres-583
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Introduced: 2024-03-07
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Intergovernmental relations

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

State and local government operations
Latest action: action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2478; text: 3/7/2024 CR S2284)

Summaries:
action_date: 2024-03-07
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution recognizes the work of the National League of Cities over the last century and the role it will play in the next century in supporting the nation's municipalities with research, technical expertise, and advocacy.</p>

action_date: 2024-03-20
action_desc: Passed House
text: <p>This resolution recognizes the work of the National League of Cities over the last century and the role it will play in the next century in supporting the nation's municipalities with research, technical expertise, and advocacy.</p>

tv_txt: III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 583 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 7, 2024 Ms. Smith (for herself, Mr. Tillis , Mr. Young , and Mr. Booker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary March 20, 2024 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the National League of Cities and the support it provides to municipalities across the United States.

Whereas the National League of Cities is the oldest and largest organization representing municipal governments throughout the United States, representing the interests of more than 19,000 cities, towns, and villages across the country and collectively more than 218,000,000 residents; Whereas the National League of Cities, originally named the American Municipal Association, was founded in 1924 in Lawrence, Kansas, by State municipal leagues seeking more coordination and national representation as cities, towns, and villages expanded rapidly following the Industrial Revolution; Whereas, today, the National League of Cities works in partnership with 49 State municipal leagues across the country to strengthen local leadership, drive innovation, and influence policies that impact local programs and operations; Whereas, as the voice in Washington that represents cities, towns, and villages across the United States, the National League of Cities has successfully championed Federal legislative solutions that support municipalities and has worked closely with Congress, educating Members of Congress on the realities of local implementation of proposed Federal legislation; Whereas the National League of Cities has a history of championing the passage of foundational Federal legislation and bolstering Congress' efforts to strengthen essential services that municipalities provide to their communities; Whereas the National League of Cities is proud that 21 percent of the membership of the Senate and the House of Representatives, or 115 elected Members of Congress, are former local elected officials; Whereas the National League of Cities supported the creation of the Former Local Elected Officials Caucus, which brings together Members of Congress who previously served in local government, to improve intergovernmental partnership and ensure that the voices of local governments are heard in Federal decision-making; and Whereas, two National League of Cities’ presidents, Senator Richard G. Lugar, former mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Senator George Voinovich, former mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, went on to have distinguished careers in the United States Senate and worked closely with local leaders to strengthen the Federal-local partnership: Now, therefore, be it

That the United States Senate recognizes— (1) the 100th anniversary of the National League of Cities; and (2) the role that the National League of Cities will play in the next century in supporting municipalities with— (A) unparalleled research; (B) technical expertise; and (C) relentless advocacy as a key partner in preserving and strengthening the Federal-local partnership.

tv_txt: III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 583 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 7, 2024 Ms. Smith (for herself, Mr. Tillis , and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the National League of Cities and the support it provides to municipalities across the United States.

Whereas the National League of Cities is the oldest and largest organization representing municipal governments throughout the United States, representing the interests of more than 19,000 cities, towns, and villages across the country and collectively more than 218,000,000 residents; Whereas the National League of Cities, originally named the American Municipal Association, was founded in 1924 in Lawrence, Kansas, by State municipal leagues seeking more coordination and national representation as cities, towns, and villages expanded rapidly following the Industrial Revolution; Whereas, today, the National League of Cities works in partnership with 49 State municipal leagues across the country to strengthen local leadership, drive innovation, and influence policies that impact local programs and operations; Whereas, as the voice in Washington that represents cities, towns, and villages across the United States, the National League of Cities has successfully championed Federal legislative solutions that support municipalities and has worked closely with Congress, educating Members of Congress on the realities of local implementation of proposed Federal legislation; Whereas the National League of Cities has a history of championing the passage of foundational Federal legislation and bolstering Congress' efforts to strengthen essential services that municipalities provide to their communities; Whereas the National League of Cities is proud that 21 percent of the membership of the Senate and the House of Representatives, or 115 elected Members of Congress, are former local elected officials; Whereas the National League of Cities supported the creation of the Former Local Elected Officials Caucus, which brings together Members of Congress who previously served in local government, to improve intergovernmental partnership and ensure that the voices of local governments are heard in Federal decision-making; and Whereas, two National League of Cities’ presidents, Senator Richard G. Lugar, former mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Senator George Voinovich, former mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, went on to have distinguished careers in the United States Senate and worked closely with local leaders to strengthen the Federal-local partnership: Now, therefore, be it

That the United States Senate recognizes— (1) the 100th anniversary of the National League of Cities; and (2) the role that the National League of Cities will play in the next century in supporting municipalities with— (A) unparalleled research; (B) technical expertise; and (C) relentless advocacy as a key partner in preserving and strengthening the Federal-local partnership.