Federal and state governments have a key role to play in the implementation of ON TO 2050. Policymakers decide how to allocate billions of dollars annually across various programs, services, and projects. They also help define the overall policy environment that influences the decision-making process.

To guide the agency as it works with federal and state partners to implement ON TO 2050, CMAP describes policy positions through its federal and state advocacy agenda.

See an archive of previous legislative documents.

Proposed legislation (SB3388 and HB5077) would appropriate $5 million in funding to CMAP to support the functions and programs prescribed in the Illinois Regional Planning Act, which established CMAP as the comprehensive planning agency for northeastern Illinois. This would strengthen our valuable policy and planning work on behalf of the region, and leverage the federal funds available through the historic Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other federal legislation.

Proposed legislation (SB3389 and HB5078) would make changes to CMAP's enabling statute to support timely decision making by the CMAP Board while maintaining regional consensus for key agency activities, along with some other clarifying revisions and updates. These changes will enhance CMAP’s operations and ability to effectively serve northeastern Illinois.

The COVID-19 pandemic changed travel habits and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act presents a tremendous opportunity to modernize transportation and advance solutions that can address Illinois' most pressing issues.

CMAP's combined 2023-2024 federal and state advocacy agenda details policy positions and priorities that can help the region address these challenges and opportunities at each level of government.