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.

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.

September 29, 2025

Duration of Status Comments
September 29, 2025 Office of Regulatory Affairs and Policy U.S.…

H1B Visas, Statements and Letters

September 24, 2025

Supporting the Work of the Joint Association Group on Indirect Costs
September 22, 2025     The Honorable Tom Cole Chair…

Appropriations, Statements and Letters

September 19, 2025

Letter in support of NIH funding
September 19, 2025 The Honorable Mike Johnson                      The Honorable Hakeem…

Appropriations, Statements and Letters