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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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  • Policy Change Afoot, but How Much?

    New Infographic Shows Parkinson’s Disease Costs the United States Billions Each Year

    Check out the infographic to learn what you can do today to help alleviate the growing burden.
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  • Public Policy and Parkinson's Disease: Highlights of the Past Year and Plans for 2017

    “Blue Water Veterans” Act Passes Congress, Signed by President

    Veterans with Parkinson’s disease related to Agent Orange exposure, and who served in waters offshore of Vietnam, can now file a disability claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs to receive…
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    Study Finds Parkinson’s $52 Billion Economic Burden Double Previous Estimates

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    UPDATE: The Michael J. Fox Foundation Statement on HHS Review of Federal Funding for Fetal Tissue Research

    The Foundation strongly affirmed its belief in the inherent value of scientific freedom.
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    U.S. Senate and Local Governments Recognize April as Parkinson's Awareness Month

    Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) introduced the resolution and Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) was the co-sponsor.
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  • Researchers in Washington advocating for increase Parkinson's funding

    Parkinson's Researchers Raise Their Voices on Capitol Hill

    Parkinson's researchers participated in advocacy training before heading to Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to increase federal funding for PD research.
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    New Legislation Aims to Ban Herbicide Linked to Parkinson's

    The agency began reviewing paraquat in 2017 and has until October 2022 to make a decision on its future use.
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