[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”113.4px” custom_padding=”||16px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||13px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/cofionline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/POWER-PAC-IL-with-Sen.-Javier-Cervantes.jpg” alt=”A photo of POWER-PAC IL parents, their children, and Sen. Javier Cervantes. There are about 27 people total in the picture.” title_text=”POWER-PAC-IL-with-Sen.-Javier-Cervantes” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Moms on a Mission (MOMs)” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|10px||10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|10px||10px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Updated: July, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n Every year, COFI and its parent-led membership organization, <\/span>POWER-PAC IL<\/b><\/a> (Parents Organized to Win, Educate, and Renew \u2013 Policy Action Council), travel to Springfield, Illinois, for \u201cMoms on a Mission\u201d (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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 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 was especially meaningful as we celebrated COFI\u2019s 30th Anniversary and held a gala on June 4, 2026. Learn more about COFI’s Anniversary here.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n We are excited to share updates for our 2026 legislative priorities.<\/span>\u00a0We won several things but, for many initiatives we need to continue to fight!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”|10px||10px|false|false” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 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 <\/span>Illinois Revenue Alliance<\/b><\/a> (ILRA), COFI and POWER-PAC IL leaders urged lawmakers to adopt ILRA\u2019s 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 needed legislators to commit to building Progressive Revenue so that we could fund affordability and the social safety net our families deserve!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This year we WON $1 <\/span>billion<\/span> in <\/span>new<\/span> revenue!\u00a0 Our goal was to raise $7 <\/span>billion<\/span>, so we will continue to advocate to raise more revenue from the people and companies that can afford to pay more in taxes.<\/span><\/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 disabled_on=”off|off|off” _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 SIGNED INTO LAW<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][et_pb_slider disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” 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 disabled_on=”off|off|off” _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 DID NOT PASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][et_pb_slider disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” 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 disabled_on=”off|off|off” _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 DID NOT PASS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][et_pb_slider disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” 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 disabled_on=”off|off|off” _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 WON some provisions<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][et_pb_slider disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” 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 [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#156489″ custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n NEST<\/strong><\/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><\/span><\/p>\n DID NOT PASS AS A FUNDED PROGRAM<\/b><\/span> – HOWEVER <\/span>the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has set up the infrastructure for future guaranteed income pilots and both Cook and Lake Counties are exploring a pilot similar to<\/span> NEST.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#156489″ custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/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.<\/span><\/p>\n SIGNED INTO LAW<\/b><\/span>\u00a0– $70M for the new FRESH program provisioning $400 one-time emergency assistance to families who lose SNAP benefits due to new work requirements.<\/span><\/span><\/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.<\/span><\/p>\n DID NOT PASS<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/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.<\/span><\/p>\n DID NOT PASS<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” disabled=”on” 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” 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 [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#156489″ custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/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.<\/span><\/p>\n SIGNED INTO LAW <\/b><\/span>– Creates a state infrastructure to support universal newborn home visiting pilots.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n SB 3966 (Sen. Guzm\u00e1n)<\/strong>: Prohibit the federal school voucher program in Illinois.<\/span><\/p>\n DID NOT PASS<\/b><\/span><\/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.<\/span><\/p>\n WON additional $15 million<\/b><\/span> (9% increase)<\/span><\/span><\/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.<\/span><\/p>\n Maintained a $350M increase<\/b> in the budget for the Evidence Based Funding Formula, which falls short of closing the $5.7 Billion funding gap for public schools by 2027.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_4_font=”|700|||||||” disabled=”on” 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>Children and Family Rights to Economic Security<\/h2>\n
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><\/span><\/p>\nChildren and Family Rights to Economic Security<\/h2>\n
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 Early Care and Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Children and Family Rights to Health and Human Services<\/h2>\n