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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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    Let Your Voice Be Heard this Summer

    Starting on August 3, members of Congress will be in their home districts for August recess. Join us as we advocate for policies on behalf of the Parkinson’s community this summer.
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    The New York Times Covers Environmental Factors in Parkinson’s Disease

    New York Times columnist Jane E. Brody recently reported on potential environmental causes of Parkinson’s disease (PD).
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    Making Telehealth Permanent Beyond the Pandemic

    The MJFF public policy team has been advocating for telehealth for years and is now actively working to make telehealth services permanent beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
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    Our Work in Washington, D.C. to Advocate for Parkinson’s Research Won’t Stop

    The pandemic has reinforced the importance of federally funded biomedical research.
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    People with Parkinson’s Need Access to Mental Health Care: Congressional Briefing Explains Why

    On May 27, The Michael J. Fox Foundation co-hosted a virtual congressional briefing about access to mental health care to educate Members of Congress and their staff about this issue.
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    MJFF and American Lung Association Team Up to Protect Critical Science

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and American Lung Association speak out against a harmful rule proposed by the EPA.
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    Advocacy Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: Our Work in Washington, D.C. Continues

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) Public Policy team is working with congressional aides and our colleague organizations in the health and research advocacy field to make sure the Parkinson’s…
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By telling your personal story, you can shape policymakers' decisions on issues of importance to the Parkinson's community.

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