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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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    Leading Parkinson’s Advocacy Groups Urge Strong Federal Investment in Biomedical Research

    The American Parkinson Disease Association, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and The Parkinson’s Foundation call on lawmakers to ensure that a robustly funded, collaborative NIH.
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    Policymakers and Advocates Unite for Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2025

    The United States Congress and nine states officially marked April as Parkinson’s Awareness Month by passing resolutions and proclamations.
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    A First in the Nation: Texas Voters Will Decide on Billions for Brain Health Research

    On May 24, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed into law a bipartisan bill to dedicate a staggering sum of state funds to prevent brain disease: $3 billion over 10 years.
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  • Parkinson's policy advocate and MJFF Patient Council member, Kevin Kwok, in Washington, D.C.

    “Find Your Strengths and Use Them with Purpose”: Parkinson’s Policy Advocates In Their Own Words

    Parkinson’s disease policy advocates share what motivates them to join The Michael J. Fox Foundation to help find a cure.
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  • Kentucky State Capitol

    Kentucky Governor Signs Bill to Establish a Statewide Parkinson’s Disease Registry

    On March 25, 2025, Kentucky became the 15th state to take steps to create a Parkinson’s disease registry as Governor Andy Beshear (D) signed a registry bill into law.
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    Why I Advocate: Our Family’s Parkinson’s Journey

    Parkinson’s disease policy advocate and care partner, Joanie Prentice, shares her family’s story.
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    Public Policy and Parkinson’s Disease: Our 2025 Priorities for Federal and State Governments

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research shares its 2025 public policy and advocacy priorities for federal and state governments.
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