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.

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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Thousands of Parkinson’s Advocates Rally Together for the 2024 National Day of Action

September 17, 2024

Every year on the virtual National Day of Action, advocates across the country unite to encourage policymakers and elected officials to support the 1 million Americans living with Parkinson’s.

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The Latest from Capitol Hill: HEALTHY BRAINS Act Aims to Better Understand Environmental Risk Factors for Neurodegenerative Diseases

August 23, 2024

This new bill would direct the federal government to research the relationship between environmental risk factors and neurodegenerative diseases including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and ALS.

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Got Summer Plans? Act Now to Support the Parkinson's Community!

July 23, 2024

In this guest blog, MJFF Patient Council member and Parkinson’s policy advocate Denise Coley shares her journey to advocacy, how she's empowering others to get involved and how you can join her.

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Breaking News from D.C.: President Biden Has Signed the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act Into Law

July 2, 2024

President Biden has signed into law the National Plan to End Parkinson's Act, the first-ever federal legislation dedicated to ending Parkinson’s disease.

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Shaping the Future of Parkinson’s: 2024 State Policy Wins

June 13, 2024

2024 saw an expansion in state Parkinson’s registries, improved insurance coverage for biomarker testing, new genetic testing protections, increased environmental advocacy and more.

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Help Us Advocate to Expand Access to High-Quality Care for Parkinson's Patients

June 11, 2024

Help expand access to care for patients who need it most by urging Congress to pass legislation to reduce unnecessary barriers and make it easier to find and receive care close to home.

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Why We Advocate: Keeping Critical Parkinson’s Programs Funded

June 7, 2024

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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