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Lobbying issues and bill citations
BUD · Budget/Appropriations
Increased funding for Parkinson's related programs. H.R.7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 and FY 2027 Appropriations bills, including funding requests for Parkinson's research and programs within: H.R.9495, the Department of Defense within the FY 2027 Department of Defense Appropriation bill. H.R.9260, the National Institute of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention within the FY 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriation bill. H.R.8646, the Food and Drug Administration within the FY 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriation bill. H.R.8469, the Department of Veterans Affairs within the FY 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation bill. H.R.9171, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Funding within the FY 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. OMB-2026-0034, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, the Office of Management and Budget's rule that revises guidance for federal funding, grants, cooperative agreements, and other forms of assistance.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R.7148, H.R.9495, H.R.9260, H.R.8646, H.R.8469, H.R.9171
HCR · Health Issues
Parkinson's health issues including research, care, data, costs, and accessibility of treatments. Parkinson's related programs at the Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Implementation of the Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinsons Act (Public Law No: 118-66). H.R.9233, the Harmonizing Environmental Analyses and Launching Therapeutic Hubs to Yield Bolstered Research And Innovation in Neurological Science (HEALTHY BRAINS) Act S.1565 | H.R.138, the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act S.3607 | H.R.6280, the Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2026
Literal federal measure citations: H.R.9233, S.1565, H.R.138, S.3607, H.R.6280
ENV · Environment/Superfund
Efforts to reduce toxic exposures that are risk factors for Parkinson's, including Trichloroethylene (TCE) and paraquat. Banning paraquat, which is a risk factor for Parkinson's, and supporting the Environmental Protection Agency's reevaluation of its safety. H.R.9233, the Harmonizing Environmental Analyses and Launching Therapeutic Hubs to Yield Bolstered Research And Innovation in Neurological Science (HEALTHY BRAINS) Act H.R. 9171, language banning paraquat within the FY 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. H.R.9357, Paraquat Prevention Act.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R.9233, H.R. 9171, H.R.9357
AGR · Agriculture
Efforts to reduce toxic exposures in agriculture settings that are risk factors for Parkinson's, including Trichloroethylene (TCE) and paraquat. Banning paraquat, which is a risk factor for Parkinson's, and supporting the Environmental Protection Agency's reevaluation of its safety. H.R.7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Proposed pesticide preemption provisions that would impact the ability of state and local governments to take action to protect human health. H.R. 9171, language banning paraquat within the FY 2027 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. H.R.9357, Paraquat Prevention Act.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R.7567, H.R. 9171, H.R.9357
VET · Veterans
Parkinson's related programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs. H.R.8469, the Department of Veterans Affairs within the FY 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation bill. H.R. 9150, the Boxing Therapy for Parkinson's Access Act.
Literal federal measure citations: H.R.8469, H.R. 9150
MMM · Medicare/Medicaid
Parkinson's health issues related to Medicare/Medicaid coverage and accessibility. CMS implementation of Public Law 119-21 on work requirements, including the definition of medical frailty.
