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.

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

Legislative Briefings

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

March 23, 2026

Letter in Support of FY 2027 Funding for CDC
Dear Chairs Aderholt and Capito, and Ranking Members DeLauro and…

Appropriations, Statements and Letters

March 17, 2026

Request for FY 2027 Appropriations from the Vector-Borne Disease Network
Dear Chairwoman Capito, Ranking Member Baldwin, Chairman Aderholt, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements and Letters

March 16, 2026

Support letter for VA Medical Research for FY 2027
MEDICAL AND PROSTHETIC RESEARCH PROGRAM – at least $1.2 billion…

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