SECTION 2 : MOMENTUM
THE MICHAEL J . FOX FOUNDATION 2022 IN REVIEW
Writing History : The National Plan to End Parkinson ’ s
On July 28 , 2022 , the U . S . House of Representatives introduced the first-ever legislation solely devoted to ending Parkinson ’ s disease — a historic moment for the Parkinson ’ s community . The National Plan to End Parkinson ’ s Act ( H . R . 8585 ) is the first legislation of its kind for PD . It aims to unite the federal government and private enterprise in a mission to prevent and cure Parkinson ’ s , alleviate financial and health burdens on American families and ensure those living with the disease have access to care .
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