The Advocate Newsletter

The Advocate is AAVMC’s newsletter dedicated to our Governmental Affairs programming.

March 09, 2026

AFRI Community Support Letter (FY27)
Dear Chairman Harris, Chairman Hoeven, Ranking Member Bishop, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

March 09, 2026

Letter in Support of FY 2027 Funding for ARS
Dear Chairman Harris, Chairman Hoeven, Ranking Member Bishop, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

March 09, 2026

Support letter for FY 2027 NIAID funding
Dear Chairs Capito and Aderholdt and Ranking Members Baldwin and…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

Advocacy Priorities

A summary of the legislative priorities covered during AAVMC Annual Advocacy Days.

April 01, 2025

Community support letter for FY 2026 funding for the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority (AGARDA)
Dear Chairman Harris, Chairman Hoeven, Ranking Member Bishop, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

March 22, 2025

Rural Veterinary Workforce Act Support Letter 2025
Congress is urged to pass the Rural Veterinary Workforce Act…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

March 21, 2025

Letter to Congress supporting FY 2026 funding for Wildlife Services – Senate
Dear Chair Cole, Ranking Member DeLauro, Chair Harris, & Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

Legislative Briefings

A summary of the legislative briefings conducted in partnership with key representatives.

March 09, 2026

AFRI Community Support Letter (FY27)
Dear Chairman Harris, Chairman Hoeven, Ranking Member Bishop, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

March 09, 2026

Letter in Support of FY 2027 Funding for ARS
Dear Chairman Harris, Chairman Hoeven, Ranking Member Bishop, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

March 09, 2026

Support letter for FY 2027 NIAID funding
Dear Chairs Capito and Aderholdt and Ranking Members Baldwin and…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

Advocacy Letters

The AAVMC’s governmental affairs department frequently collaborates with partner organizations to inform Congressional and executive branch leaders about important legislation.

March 09, 2026

AFRI Community Support Letter (FY27)
Dear Chairman Harris, Chairman Hoeven, Ranking Member Bishop, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

March 09, 2026

Letter in Support of FY 2027 Funding for ARS
Dear Chairman Harris, Chairman Hoeven, Ranking Member Bishop, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

March 09, 2026

Support letter for FY 2027 NIAID funding
Dear Chairs Capito and Aderholdt and Ranking Members Baldwin and…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters