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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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    Know Your Rights: Voting by Mail and Signature Verification

    Every state has a different plan when it comes to signature verification and mail-in ballots. For some people with Parkinson’s, the very real concern is that the signature on the ballot may not match…
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  • Ask the MD: Living with Parkinson’s Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

    MJFF Leadership Discusses the Importance of Telehealth in Parkinson’s and What You Can Do to Advocate for this Issue Today

    MedPage Today reporter Judy George recently reported on telehealth and Parkinson’s disease.
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    Californians: Vote Yes on Prop 14 to Maintain Critical Parkinson’s Research

    On November 3, Californians have an opportunity to vote on Proposition 14 and set aside $1.5 billion for neurological disease research.
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    People with Parkinson’s Rely on the United States Postal Service

    Protecting the United States Postal Service is important because many people with Parkinson’s receive medications and other medical equipment reliably through the mail.
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    Top Five Things to Keep in Mind When Advocating for Policy

    We spoke with Seth Turner, Director of Citizen Engagement at the Congressional Management Foundation to understand what matters when advocating with our lawmakers.
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    News from DC: New Bill on Congress Floor to Ban Paraquat, Herbicide Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

    Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) and Representative Joe Neguse (D-CO) have introduced a bill to reduce the number and types of toxic chemicals and ban the herbicide paraquat in the United States.
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