A charity organization established by renowned actor Michael J. Fox recently announced its support for legislation that would remove federal roadblocks currently hindering medical marijuana research.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), a nonprofit dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease, announced its support for three cannabis reform bills that are currently being discussed in Congress. Ted Thompson, the organization’s senior vice president of public policy, explained that removing obstacles to medical cannabis research “is one way in which Congress can help scientific researchers determine what the benefits of medical cannabis might be for Parkinson’s disease.”
“The MJFF supports increased access to cannabis for medical research. Congress has begun to recognize this need, and there are several bills in the U.S. House and Senate designed to remove barriers that impede safe and legal access to cannabis by medical researchers,” the organization states. “The MJFF public policy team is tracking these bills and working to educate members of Congress and their staff on their importance to the Parkinson’s community.”
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