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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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  • Congress Delays Decision on 2018 Budget

    Congress Delays Decision on 2018 Budget

    Lawmakers have three additional months to negotiate federal funding levels, including money for Parkinson's research.
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  • Speak Up for Parkinson's Research at the Department of Defense

    Speak Up for Parkinson's Research at the Department of Defense

    A bill currently under consideration will severely limit the DoD Parkinson's Research Program. Email your senators now to support an amendment to this bill.
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    What's Going on in Washington?

    There's been a lot of talk in Washington, D.C. about legislation that could impact access to care and research funding. In this webinar, we discuss these issues and what they mean for the…
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  • Senate Votes Against Health Care Reform

    Senate Votes Against Health Care Reform

    The Senate recently rejected a bill to reform our health care and insurance systems. Thank you to the PD community for speaking up for the needs of patients and care partners.
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  • Introducing the Parkinson's Advocacy Toolkit: A Guide to Taking Action

    Introducing the Parkinson's Advocacy Toolkit: A Guide to Taking Action

    Download the toolkit to learn more about speaking up for your needs in the public policy process.
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  • Parkinson's Groups Call for Ban of Herbicide Linked to PD

    Parkinson's Groups Call for Ban of Herbicide Linked to PD

    PD organizations across the nation are calling the EPA to ban widely used herbicide, paraquat, which is linked to the development of PD.
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  • Making Sense of Health Care Reform in Washington

    Making Sense of Health Care Reform in Washington

    In this Q&A, Ted Thompson, JD, senior vice president of public policy at MJFF talks about what's happening in Washington, D.C. and how you can help play a role in the process of health care…
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