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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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  • Scientist in lab holding up blood sample

    Why We Advocate: Keeping Critical Parkinson’s Programs Funded

    The number of people living with Parkinson's — already over 1 million — is outpacing the amount of federal funding allocated for critical Parkinson’s research and care programs.
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    New York Passes Legislation to Establish a Parkinson’s Disease Research Registry

    On May 14, 2024, the New York State Assembly unanimously passed a bill to establish a Parkinson’s research registry, sending the bill to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk to be signed into law!
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    Advocates Celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness Month in Communities Nationwide

    Policy advocates across the country secured local, state and federal proclamations and resolutions to commemorate Parkinson’s Awareness Month and World Parkinson's Day.
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  • 2023 PD Policy Wins

    From the National Plan to a Toxic Chemical Ban: What Your Advocacy Accomplished in 2023

    In 2023, our policy advocates took more than 78,000 actions to help policymakers understand what matters to the Parkinson's community. Find out how your advocacy has moved the needle!
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  • The Environmental Protection Agency building in Washington, D.C.

    Breaking News from D.C.: EPA Proposes Ban of TCE, a Toxic Chemical Known to Increase Risk of Parkinson’s

    The Environmental Protection Agency proposed a full ban of TCE, a toxic chemical known to increase risk of Parkinson’s disease.
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    The National Parkinson's Project

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  • The MJFF public policy team meets with staff at the Seattle Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center.

    Champion a Critical Budget Boost for Veterans’ Parkinson’s Care

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) — in partnership with our nationwide network of advocates — champions legislative action to support research and care for veterans living with Parkinson's.
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