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
Appropriations, Statements and Letters
April 08, 2026
Letter in Support of Changes to Workforce Pell Grants
Education Policy and Regulation, Statements and Letters
April 01, 2026
HPNEC Recommendations for FY 2027 Funding for Title VII and Title VIII
Appropriations, Statements and Letters
Advocacy Priorities
A summary of the legislative priorities covered during AAVMC Annual Advocacy Days.
April 15, 2026
Letter in Support of Full Funding for NIH in FY 2027
Appropriations, Statements and Letters
April 08, 2026
Letter in Support of Changes to Workforce Pell Grants
Education Policy and Regulation, Statements and Letters
April 01, 2026
HPNEC Recommendations for FY 2027 Funding for Title VII and Title VIII
Appropriations, Statements and Letters
Legislative Briefings
A summary of the legislative briefings conducted in partnership with key representatives.
September 08, 2025
Letter to Secretary Rubio Regarding Changes to the Travel Ban as it Affects Higher Ed
H1B Visas, Statements and Letters
September 03, 2025
AAVMC Statement on USDA Plan to Strengthen Rural Food Animal Veterinary Workforce
Appropriations, Statements and Letters
August 28, 2025
Letter to the Department of Education on Implementation of the Education Provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill
Statements and Letters, Student Financial Aid
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
Appropriations, Statements and Letters
April 08, 2026
Letter in Support of Changes to Workforce Pell Grants
Education Policy and Regulation, Statements and Letters
April 01, 2026
HPNEC Recommendations for FY 2027 Funding for Title VII and Title VIII
Appropriations, Statements and Letters