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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

The National Parkinson’s Project is a first-ever federal initiative to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease, treat its symptoms and slow or stop its progression.

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  • Kristi LaMonica advocates

    New York Governor Signs Bill to Establish Statewide Parkinson’s Disease Registry

    The state will build a statewide database to track health and demographic information on the estimated 65,000 New Yorkers living with Parkinson’s today and those diagnosed in the future.
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  • MJFF’s Director of State Government Relations, Julia Pitcher (second from left) meets with California officials.

    A Historic Year for Parkinson’s Policy: A Federal Law, EPA Ban and More

    In 2024, our policy work reached new heights as the nation’s first federal bill dedicated to ending Parkinson’s disease, the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, was signed into law.
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  • Person tests water for chemical contamination.

    A Landmark Victory for the Parkinson’s Community: EPA Bans Trichloroethylene

    In a long-sought victory for the Parkinson’s community, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a ban of nearly all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE).
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  • Massachusetts State House

    Massachusetts Passes Legislation to Establish a Parkinson’s Disease Research Registry

    The Michael J. Fox Foundation celebrates the creation of a Parkinson’s disease research registry in Massachusetts. Learn more.
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  • Nick Thalken, former Marine and physician in the Army National Guard who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease at age 37.

    Military Service and Parkinson’s Disease: Risks, Resources and Research

    Learn about the links between Parkinson’s and military service, how you can help advocate for veterans living with the disease and how veterans with and without Parkinson’s can help speed a cure.
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  • Two people discussing health care plans.

    What Parkinson’s Patients Need to Know About Medicare Open Enrollment

    Each year from October 15 to December 7, people who are eligible for Medicare can enroll in health care and prescription drug plans. Find practical tips and guidance for navigating open enrollment.
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  • Parkinson's National Day of Action

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

    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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