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Updated: April 21, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n Every year, COFI and its parent-led membership organization, <\/span>POWER-PAC IL<\/span><\/a><\/strong> (Parents Organized to Win, Educate, and Renew \u2013 Policy Action Council), travel to Springfield, Illinois, for \u201cMoms on a Mission” (MOMs), an annual advocacy day.<\/span><\/p>\n Moms on a Mission typically occurs on the Wednesday before Mother\u2019s Day. During this powerful day, COFI-trained parent leaders meet with lawmakers to advocate for a family-focused agenda that emphasizes early care and education, education rights, economic security, and healthcare for Black, Brown, and immigrant families. <\/span><\/p>\n We are excited to share our priorities for 2026! This advocacy day provides an opportunity for parent leaders to voice their concerns directly to lawmakers and ensure that the needs of their families and communities are addressed. This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate COFI’s 30th Anniversary and gala on June 4, 2026. Learn more about COFI’s Anniversary here.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”74px” custom_margin=”-19px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Funding Our Priorities – Progressive State Revenue” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Working with partners at the Illinois Revenue Alliance<\/strong><\/span><\/a> (ILRA), COFI and POWER-PAC IL leaders are urging lawmakers to adopt ILRA’s solutions to generate state revenue needed to fund the various priorities in our legislative agenda (further below). We know many of our priorities require state funding, which is why we need legislators to commit to building Progressive Revenue so that we can fund affordability and the social safety net our families deserve!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slider _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”Support a Digital Advertising Tax” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n SB 3353 \/ HB4894 (Sen. Peters \/ Rep. N. Hernandez)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This would create a 10% tax on digital ad revenue, raising about $1.1 billion<\/strong><\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slider _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”Fight Corporate Tax Evasion” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n SB 3486 \/ HB 5318 (Sen. Martwick \/ Rep. West)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n This could generate an estimated $1.2 billion<\/strong><\/span> by mandating multinational corporations to include the income of their foreign subsidiaries when calculating Illinois\u2019 share of their profits.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slider _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”Enact a Billionaire Wealth Tax” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n SB 3376 \/ HB 5215<\/b> (Sen. Villa\/ Rep. Mah)<\/b><\/p>\n This would help ensure the super-rich pay their fair share and generate nearly $916 million<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slider _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_slide heading=”Close Corporate Tax Loopholes” button_text_tablet=”” button_text_phone=”” button_text_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n SB<\/span> 3796 \/ HB 5125 (Sen. Collins \/ Rep. LaPointe)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n This would help close corporate tax loopholes and decouple sections of the tax code repealed under H.R. 1 (the federal administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”), which would raise $700 million<\/strong><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Legislative & Budget Priorities” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_align=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”570.6px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n POWER-PAC IL\u2019s <\/span>Stepping Out of Poverty<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong> Campaign<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span> works to decrease the racial wealth gap by advocating for and implementing policies that put cash in families\u2019 pockets.<\/span><\/p>\n SB 3756 \/ HB 5238 NEST: Newborn Equity Support Transfers (Sen. Guzman \/ Rep. Cassidy)<\/strong>: Support creating the NEST (Newborn Equity Support Transfers) cash assistance program for Medicaid-eligible pregnant parents in Illinois. Learn more here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Save Our SNAP<\/strong><\/span> SB 3277 \/ HB 4730 FRESH: Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger (Sen. Sims \/ Rep. Avelar)<\/strong>: Creates a program to provide emergency assistance to Illinois residents who are at risk of losing SNAP.<\/p>\n SB 3276 \/ HB 5062 (Sen. Sims \/ Rep. Lilly):<\/strong> Forms a working group of legislators and advocates to shine a light on the harms of federal SNAP changes.<\/p>\n SB 3167 \/ HB 4831 Food Assistance for Lawfully Present Immigrants – VTTC Expansion (Sen. Guzm\u00e1n \/ Rep. L. Hernandez): <\/strong>Expands existing state-funded program (VTTC Food) to provide ongoing food assistance to lawfully present immigrants losing SNAP.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cofionline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Adriana-and-grandson.jpg” alt=”A Latina grandmother and her grandson” title_text=”Adriana-and-grandson” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cofionline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/DSC_7512-scaled.jpg” alt=”A Black grandmother and her granddaughter” title_text=”DSC_7512″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n POWER-PAC IL\u2019s Early Learning Campaign<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a> works to ensure universal and equitable access for all of Illinois\u2019 youngest residents to high-quality early childhood programs, enabling them to succeed and thrive later in life. The\u00a0Elementary Justice Campaign<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/strong> works to break the cycle of criminalization of low-income youth of color by advocating for policies and practices that focus on a student\u2019s physical, emotional, and relational safety.<\/p>\n HB 4606 Universal Newborn Home Visiting Services (Rep. Faver Dias \/ Sen. Castro)<\/strong>: Ensures that families with newborns across the state are supported in their first weeks of life.<\/p>\n SB 3966 (Sen. Guzm\u00e1n)<\/strong>: Prohibit the federal school voucher program in Illinois.<\/p>\n BUDGET – $40 Million Increase for Early Intervention<\/strong>: Support the provider pipeline, increase access to in-person and bilingual services for families, and ensure that all Illinois babies get the critical developmental support they need.<\/p>\n BUDGET – Fully Fund Illinois Public Schools:<\/strong> Our schools continue to be grossly underfunded by $5.7 BILLION<\/strong><\/span> in the state budget.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n POWER-PAC IL\u2019s <\/span>Mental Health Justice and Equity<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/strong> Campaign<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/span> works to ensure children and families of color have good mental, physical, and social supports.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n SB 3462 \/ HB 4824 (Sen. Guzm\u00e1n \/ Rep. Avelar)<\/strong>: Provides health coverage for lawfully present immigrants with humanitarian status who are losing Medicaid coverage under H.R.1 after October 1, 2026.<\/p>\n SB 3976 \/ HB 5390 (Sen. Aquino \/ Rep. Avelar)<\/strong>: Strengthen hospital financial assistance (also known as charity care) policies for all uninsured Illinois residents.<\/p>\n SB 1995 (Sen. Guzm\u00e1n):<\/strong> Expands data protections for immigrant communities in Illinois by restricting collection of immigration status information and sharing of personal data.<\/p>\n BUDGET – $143.6 Million to Protect HBIS Funding (Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors)<\/strong>: Maintain health coverage for immigrant seniors 65+ who don\u2019t qualify for Medicaid based on their immigration status.<\/p>\n BUDGET – $41 Million for the Immigrant Services Line Item (ISLI)<\/strong>: Provides essential services and resources to immigrant families.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cofionline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9113-web-version.jpg” alt=”4 Black women and three Latina women pose for a group picture with %22Shining a Light%22 booklets” title_text=”IMG_9113—web-version” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cofionline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/phone-call.png” title_text=”phone-call” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|10px||10px|false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.changeil.org\/legislator-map\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Call your local legislators and urge them to support COFI and POWER-PAC IL’s 2026 Legislative Agenda. Click the button below to find your Illinois State Senator and Illinois State Representative on the Change Illinois website.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.changeil.org\/legislator-map\/” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Find your legislator” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cofionline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/giving-icon-1.png” alt=”hand and a heart” title_text=”giving-icon” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|10px||10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Please consider making a monthly donation to sustain our work today. COFI is a grassroots nonprofit and every gift helps develop parent leaders who are taking action and winning critical victories for families.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”\/what-you-can-do\/donate-to-cofi\/” button_text=”Donate” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cofionline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/mailing-list.png” alt=”an envelope” title_text=”mailing list” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|10px||10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Stay connected with us and sign-up for our mailing list. 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Prepare Illinois to cover $800 million in new state costs to operate SNAP each year. Illinois must be ready to counter the harmful effects of federal changes to SNAP through these legislative priorities below. Learn more about the Save Our Snap coalition and legislative priorities here.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\nChildren and Family Rights to Early Care and Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Children and Family Rights to Health and Human Services<\/h2>\n
Support Our Parent-Led Agenda<\/h2>\n
Call Your Legislator<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Make a monthly contribution<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Sign up for COFI’s mailing list<\/h3>\n