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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.
  • Common Questions from Our Webinar on Parkinson's Medications

    People with Parkinson’s Need Access to Affordable Prescription Medications

    Members of Congress will soon begin discussing drug pricing legislation, and hearing from those impacted by Parkinson’s disease is a key part of ensuring any legislation reflects the needs of the…
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    A Meeting with The White House: Our Partners in Research Toward a Parkinson's Cure

    MJFF leadership — including Michael J. Fox, Co-Founder Debi Brooks, CEO Todd Sherer, PhD, and SVP of Public Policy Ted Thompson — met virtually with White House representatives to discuss how robust…
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    Bringing Parkinson’s Policy Priorities to the New Congress

    On January 3, Representatives and Senators were sworn in for the 117th Congress in the United States.
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  • Public Policy and Parkinson's Disease: Highlights of the Past Year and Plans for 2017

    Looking Back: 2020 Highlights in Parkinson’s Public Policy

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation shares our top five policy accomplishments from 2020.
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    Our Work in Washington, D.C. on COVID-19: Supporting Vaccine Access for People with Parkinson’s and Increased Research

    MJFF's policy team is working urgently to advocate for several initiatives designed to support COVID-19 vaccine availability for people with Parkinson's and to increase research into the…
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    Michael J. Fox and Foundation Leadership Accept Advocacy/Policy Award from Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation received the Advocacy/Policy Award from the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration on December 8, 2020.
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    We Need Your Voice to Protect People with Parkinson’s in Nursing Homes

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation is urging Congress to support several bills that impact people with Parkinson’s living in nursing homes.
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