Advocacy Resources
You can also find more information about members of each of these bodies at the links below:
- U.S. Senators
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Illinois Senate Members
- Illinois House Members
- Cook County Board of Commissioners
There are several great resources to learn more about Congress and bills and legislation Congress is working on at any given time, including:
- U.S. Senate
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Congress.gov (to track bills and legislation)
It is easy to learn more about the Illinois General Assembly, including the members of the House and Senate and their legislative schedules, and to track state bills and legislation on the Illinois General Assembly Website.
You can learn more about the County Board and its proceedings at the links below:
The CBF works with the CBA and ISBA and other partners to prepare fact sheets on some of the key issues we are working on, including:
- Legal Services Corporation (federal)
- Immigration (federal)
- DREAM Act (federal)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (federal)
- Equality in Higher Education Financing and Repayment Act (federal)
- Illinois Equal Justice Foundation (state)
- Court Fees and Fines Reform Legislation (state)
There are a few easy tips to remember when contacting your legislators to make it the most productive exchange for all concerned. A few good resources include:
Some recent research provides helpful guidance on speaking to legislators and the general public about access to justice issues:
The CBF works closely with the CBA on advocacy. If you are a CBA member, you can learn more about the CBA’s legislative program and broader legislative agenda on the CBA legislative webpage.