The Advocate Newsletter

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

April 15, 2026

Letter in Support of Full Funding for NIH in FY 2027
Research Community Strongly Opposes Proposed Cuts to National Institutes of…

Appropriations, Statements and Letters

April 08, 2026

Letter in Support of Changes to Workforce Pell Grants
Dear Mr. Washington: On behalf of the American Council on…

Education Policy and Regulation, Statements and Letters

April 01, 2026

HPNEC Recommendations for FY 2027 Funding for Title VII and Title VIII
Dear Chair Aderholt, Ranking Member DeLauro, Chair Capito, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements and Letters

Advocacy Priorities

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

February 02, 2017

Definition of Diversity
The concept of diversity encompasses respect, understanding and appreciation for…

Position Statement

December 09, 2016

Annual Data Report 2016-2017

Public Data Reports

November 01, 2016

Third Party Ranking Systems
The AAVMC does not endorse third party ranking systems of…

Position Statement

Legislative Briefings

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

April 15, 2026

Letter in Support of Full Funding for NIH in FY 2027
Research Community Strongly Opposes Proposed Cuts to National Institutes of…

Appropriations, Statements and Letters

April 08, 2026

Letter in Support of Changes to Workforce Pell Grants
Dear Mr. Washington: On behalf of the American Council on…

Education Policy and Regulation, Statements and Letters

April 01, 2026

HPNEC Recommendations for FY 2027 Funding for Title VII and Title VIII
Dear Chair Aderholt, Ranking Member DeLauro, Chair Capito, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements and Letters

Advocacy Letters

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

April 15, 2026

Letter in Support of Full Funding for NIH in FY 2027
Research Community Strongly Opposes Proposed Cuts to National Institutes of…

Appropriations, Statements and Letters

April 08, 2026

Letter in Support of Changes to Workforce Pell Grants
Dear Mr. Washington: On behalf of the American Council on…

Education Policy and Regulation, Statements and Letters

April 01, 2026

HPNEC Recommendations for FY 2027 Funding for Title VII and Title VIII
Dear Chair Aderholt, Ranking Member DeLauro, Chair Capito, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements and Letters