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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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    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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    Filling in Gaps: MJFF Offers Funding to Extend California Parkinson’s Registry

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation is granting $380,000 in extension funding to the California Parkinson’s Disease Registry to be used through June 30, 2021.
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    How MJFF Advocates for the 110,000 U.S. Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease

    This Veterans Day, The Michael J. Fox Foundation is recognizing the estimated 110,000 veterans living with Parkinson's in the United States.
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    Update from D.C.: EPA Allows Usage of Hazardous Pesticide Paraquat to Continue in the U.S.

    On October 23, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reapproved the herbicide paraquat, which is known to increase risk of PD, for use in the United States.
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