Issues lobbied + lobbyists
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, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. 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
Lobbyists: ERIN O'QUINN
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
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
Lobbyists: ERIN O'QUINN
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
BUD — Budget/Appropriations
Increased funding for Parkinson's related programs. H.R.7138, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 and FY 2027 Appropriations bills, including funding requests for Parkinson's research and programs within: The Department of Defense within the FY 2027 Defense Appropriation bill. 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. The Food and Drug Administration within the FY 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriation bill. The Department of Veterans Affairs within the FY 2027 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriation bill.
Lobbyists: ERIN O'QUINN
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
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. Proposed pesticide preemption provisions that would impact the ability of state and local governments to take action to protect human health.
Lobbyists: ERIN O'QUINN
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
VET — Veterans
Parkinson's related programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Lobbyists: ERIN O'QUINN
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE