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.
June 27, 2025
Community letter on higher education provisions in the Senate reconciliation bill
Statements and Letters, Student Financial Aid
June 17, 2025
Health Care Community Letter on Higher Ed Provisions in the Senate Reconciliation Bill
Statements and Letters, Student Financial Aid
June 10, 2025
Community Letter supporting biomedical research funding at the National Institutes of Health
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
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