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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Public Policy Progress in 2021 Advances MJFF Mission

January 14, 2022

Thanks to our policy advocates, 2021 saw significant public policy advances in the Parkinson’s arena.

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Tribute: Honoring Senator Johnny Isakson

December 20, 2021

Former Georgia Senator Johnny Isakson passed away on Sunday, December 19 at home in Atlanta. At MJFF, we were honored to have worked with Senator Isakson, his staff, and his Senate and House…

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$90 Million in Health and Disease Research in the Works at DOD

December 10, 2021

A new research framework at DOD that proposes at least $90 million in research funding around diseases like Parkinson’s, diabetes and others is under consideration for approval by Congress.

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Join Our Team to Increase Federal Parkinson’s Research Funding

November 29, 2021

Our policy team provides an update on federal Parkinson's research funding.

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Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15

October 15, 2023

The 2023 Medicare Open Enrollment period is from October 15 to December 7.

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Advocacy Works: Capitol Hill Is Buzzing About Parkinson’s

September 9, 2021

Learn about recent policy “wins” that could not have happened without advocates across America lifting their voices and raising priority for Parkinson’s research.

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Congress Considering Bill to Support Family Caregivers

August 6, 2021

A bill circulating within Congress could help provide financial relief to millions of family caregivers.

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