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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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The National Parkinson's Project

On July 2, 2024, President Biden signed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act into law, establishing the first-ever federal initiative to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease, treat its symptoms and slow or stop its progression. 

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  • Regulators Endorse First Imaging Test for Parkinson's Disease Clinical Trials

    Regulators Endorse First Imaging Test for Parkinson's Disease Clinical Trials

    The European Medicines Agency has, for the first time, supported a brain scan to help choose trial participants. It could speed drug trials and improve their chances of success.
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  • Proposal Could Impact Regulation of Chemicals Linked to Parkinson's

    Proposal Could Impact Regulation of Chemicals Linked to Parkinson's

    MJFF spoke out against the proposed rule with nearly 70 health, academic and scientific groups.
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  • Make Advocacy Part of Your Summer Plans

    Make Advocacy Part of Your Summer Plans

    During Congress' annual summer recess, take the time to educate your elected officials on the issues that matter most to you.
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  • Former Pennsylvania Governor Discloses His PD Diagnosis: 'My Battle with Parkinson's Shows Why Federal Funding for Research Matters'

    Former Pennsylvania Governor Discloses His PD Diagnosis: 'My Battle with Parkinson's Shows Why Federal Funding for Research Matters'

    Former governor, Ed Rendell, announced he has been living with PD for three and a half years.
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  • Policymakers Expand Telemedicine Services for Veterans

    Policymakers Expand Telemedicine Services for Veterans

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) instituted a new ruling to increase access to telemedicine for veterans who receive their care through the VA health system.
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  • President Speaks on High Price of Prescription Drugs

    President Speaks on High Price of Prescription Drugs

    On Friday, May 11, the president introduced 'American Patients First,' to tackle the high price of drugs.
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  • From Washington, D.C. to Tennessee, Advocates Speak Up for the PD Community

    From Washington, D.C. to Tennessee, Advocates Speak Up for the PD Community

    Judy and Phil Bellenfant share their story about how they advocate throughout the year.
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