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The CEDA Policy Avengers

🚨 CEDA Policy Avengers Alert 🚨

Mission: Keep the Lights On for Illinois Families

Avengers, this is not a drill.

Right now, House Bill 4456 is moving through Springfield. This bill helps working families keep their heat and power on when bills get too high. It strengthens utility discounts for low income households and makes sure help reaches the people who need it most.

At CEDA, we see every day what happens when families fall behind on energy bills.
Cold homes. Tough choices. Stress that no parent should have to carry.

This bill is about stability.
It is about dignity.
It is about making sure families do not have to choose between groceries and keeping the lights on.

But here is the truth.

Even good bills need heroes.

That is where you come in.

Filing a witness slip is one of the fastest and most powerful ways to show lawmakers that real people support this bill. It takes just a few minutes, but it sends a clear message:

We support families.
We support stability.
We support keeping Illinois homes safe and warm.

No cape required. Just your voice.

🛡️ Ready to Suit Up?

Click the button below to go directly to the Illinois General Assembly website and file your witness slip.

Be counted.
Be heard.
Be a Policy Avenger.

Instructions for Illinois Witness Sheet

After you complete the witness slip, please consider scrolling down and taking the 2026 Community Needs Assessment!

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