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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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  • 2017 Federal Budget Increases Research Funding

    2017 Federal Budget Increases Research Funding

    Earlier this week, Congress reached a Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget deal. This year, the deal includes increased investments in federal research funding, which is a win for the Parkinson's…
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  • U.S. Senate and Local Governments Recognize April as Parkinson's Awareness Month

    U.S. Senate and Local Governments Recognize April as Parkinson's Awareness Month

    On Tuesday April 25, the United States Senate formally declared April 2017 Parkinson's Awareness Month, bringing attention to the disease and the needs of patients.
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  • What's Going on in Washington?

    What's Going on in Washington?

    After a recent two week recess, members of Congress returned to the nation's capital with several high-priority items on their agenda, including federal government funding and health care reform.
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  • Advocates Share Their Experiences on Capitol Hill

    Advocates Share Their Experiences on Capitol Hill

    Four Forum attendees shared their experiences in personal blogs. Below, we share excerpts from these posts, highlighting the critical role advocates play in driving change.
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  • Federal Health Care Reform Put on Pause

    Federal Health Care Reform Put on Pause

    On Friday, March 24, the American Health Care Act (AHCA) was pulled from consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives and lawmakers did not vote on the legislation.
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  • President Proposes Budget Changes Impacting the Parkinson's Community

    President Proposes Budget Changes Impacting the Parkinson's Community

    President Trump submitted his initial Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 budget to Congress this week, recommending deep cuts to programs important to the Parkinson's community.
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  • Foundation Presents 2017 Parkinson's Advocacy Awards

    Foundation Presents 2017 Parkinson's Advocacy Awards

    Last month, The Michael J. Fox Foundation presented the 2017 Parkinson's Advocacy Awards to five individuals. The awards shine a spotlight on efforts to further policies that benefit people with…
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