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@MichaelJFoxOrg

The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease. Social Info: bit.ly/2yCT0BQ

Joined August 2009

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@MichaelJFoxOrg
Jun 19
Momentum is building: On June 18, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (@RepLuna) and Chellie Pingree (@chelliepingree) introduced the Paraquat Prevention Act. This significant milestone reflects a growing recognition among lawmakers that paraquat poses a public health concern that
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@MichaelJFoxOrg
Jun 18
Thank you @RepLuna and @chelliepingree for your leadership on the Paraquat Prevention Act. This bill represents an important step toward reducing environmental risk factors associated with Parkinson’s disease.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
@RepLuna
Jun 18
Paraquat has been banned in over 70 countries, including every nation in the European Union, because the science is clear about the devastating neurological risks associated with exposure. The United States has no business allowing a chemical linked to Parkinson's disease to
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@MichaelJFoxOrg
May 26
Today, @GovPhilScott signed H. 739 into law, making Vermont the first in the United States to ban paraquat, a pesticide linked to increased Parkinson’s disease risk. Upon signing the bill, Governor Scott said: “Today, I signed H.739, which phases out the use of the harmful
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@MichaelJFoxOrg
May 13
This week, Vermont lawmakers passed bipartisan legislation to ban paraquat — and with the Governor’s signature, Vermont will become the first state in the U.S. to address this environmental risk linked to Parkinson’s disease. Every step of the way, advocates raised their voices,
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@MichaelJFoxOrg
May 13
Vermont’s action shows why @RepLuna’s Farm Bill amendment matters: states must be able to act when pesticides threaten public health. Congress must protect state authority and ban paraquat.
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@MichaelJFoxOrg
May 13
This week, Vermont lawmakers passed bipartisan legislation to ban paraquat — and with the Governor’s signature, Vermont will become the first state in the U.S. to address this environmental risk linked to Parkinson’s disease. Every step of the way, advocates raised their voices,
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@MichaelJFoxOrg
May 13
This week, Vermont lawmakers passed bipartisan legislation to ban paraquat — and with the Governor’s signature, Vermont will become the first state in the U.S. to address this environmental risk linked to Parkinson’s disease. Every step of the way, advocates raised their voices,
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Apr 30
Today’s House vote was a critical win for public health and the Parkinson’s community. By passing the Luna Amendment, Congress removed harmful language from the Farm Bill that could have blocked states from adopting stronger pesticide protections — including efforts to ban
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@MichaelJFoxOrg
Jan 15
Lawmakers need to hear from people impacted by paraquat — a pesticide linked to Parkinson’s disease. The federal government is paying attention, but attention isn’t enough. More than 70 countries have banned paraquat, including the EU and China. The U.S. has not. If you or a
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
@gillibrandny
Sep 22, 2025
Today's daily blessing: the incredible advocates at the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research who came to Washington to share their stories and fight for a cure.
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@MichaelJFoxOrg
Jun 25, 2025
As Congress looks at @NIH funding, The Michael J. Fox Foundation stands united with @apdaparkinsons & @parkinsondotorg to say robust investment in research is essential. #FundNIH #Act4PD
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President Biden Archived
@POTUS46Archive
Jul 3, 2024
Today I signed the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act – a law that will help prevent, treat, and cure Parkinson’s disease and similar disorders. This law is about dignity. It gives people hope that we can end this cruel disease and that we can still do big things.
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@MichaelJFoxOrg
Jul 2, 2024
This just in: The National Plan to End Parkinson's Act has been signed into law! MJFF and our 2.75 million friends and advocates thank you, @POTUS Biden! And thanks to everyone who helped get us here: advocates, scientists, patients, families, clinicians, caregivers and
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Gus Bilirakis
@RepGusBilirakis
May 24, 2024
So grateful to all my colleagues- especially @RepPaulTonko, @RepWexton, @SenCapito, @ChrisMurphyCT and @brettguthrie for their support of this important legislation. This is an incredibly personal battle for me. Together, we will find a cure for this debilitating disease!
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Shelley Moore Capito
@SenCapito
May 24, 2024
The Senate just passed my National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act! This is the first-ever legislation solely devoted to ending Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurological disease globally and I’ve heard many stories from WVians who have felt its
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