Updates from Washington

News from Capitol Hill and statehouses across the country shifts rapidly, so it’s important to stay up to date. Here, you’ll find the latest information on the policies that The Michael J. Fox Foundation and our nationwide network of policy advocates are working on to support the Parkinson's community.

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Parkinson's Researchers Raise Their Voices on Capitol Hill

March 4, 2019

Parkinson's researchers participated in advocacy training before heading to Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to increase federal funding for PD research.

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New Legislation Aims to Ban Herbicide Linked to Parkinson's

February 6, 2019

The agency began reviewing paraquat in 2017 and has until October 2022 to make a decision on its future use.

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What Does the Partial Government Shutdown Mean for the Parkinson’s Community?

December 31, 2018

Parkinson's research and care are not impacted at this time.

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UPDATE: Pre-existing Condition Protections Under Threat

December 19, 2018

A range of health care providers are speaking out against a recent announcement from the DOJ.

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Your Voice Made a Difference: 2018 Advocacy Highlights

December 17, 2018

Thank you to every person who took action in 2018!

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CDC Selects Parkinson's as One of the First Diseases Included in New Database

November 19, 2018

The database will be a valuable resource for collecting information on how many people are living with PD, who they are and where they are located.

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2018 Medicare Open Enrollment Has Begun

October 25, 2018

Learn more about selecting a Medicare plan that meets your health care needs.

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