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Parkinson’s Policy News

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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  • 300 advocates attend the 2026 Parkinson's Policy Forum

    A Unified Call to Congress: Inside the 2026 Parkinson’s Policy Forum

    The 2026 Parkinson’s Policy Forum brought more than 300 advocates from 49 states to Washington, D.C. to deliver a unified message to Congress.
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    New Report Finds Parkinson’s Disease Cost Patients, Families and the Federal Government $82.2 Billion in 2024

    The total economic impact of Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonisms in the U.S. reached $82.2 billion in 2024, surpassing earlier projections by more than a decade.
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  • Akbar Gbajabiamila and Representative Subramanyam

    Congress Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill on Environmental Links to Brain Disease

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation celebrates the reintroduction of the bipartisan HEALTHY BRAINS Act to research links between environmental exposures and diseases like Parkinson's.
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    News in Context: What Syngenta’s Decision to End Paraquat Production Means for Parkinson’s Risk

    On March 3, 2026, Syngenta, one of the world’s largest pesticide manufacturers, announced that it will stop producing paraquat, a highly toxic weedkiller linked to increased risk of Parkinson’s.
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  • Tennessee and Texas advocates on Capitol Hill during the 2025 Parkinson's Policy Forum.

    Public Policy and Parkinson’s Disease: Our 2026 Priorities for Federal and State Governments

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research shares its public policy and advocacy goals for 2026.
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  • Colorado advocates at the 2025 Parkinson's Policy Forum on Capitol Hill.

    A Year of Parkinson’s Policy Momentum, Powered by Advocates

    As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of powerful Parkinson’s advocacy.
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  • Advocates and legislators gather to announce a new effort to secure funding for neurodegenerative disease research.

    Pennsylvania Dedicates $5 Million to Neurodegenerative Disease Research

    Pennsylvania commits $5 million for neurodegenerative disease research, joining a growing number of states dedicating funds for diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and ALS.
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