The Advocate Newsletter

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

March 09, 2026

AFRI Community Support Letter (FY27)
Dear Chairman Harris, Chairman Hoeven, Ranking Member Bishop, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

March 09, 2026

Letter in Support of FY 2027 Funding for ARS
Dear Chairman Harris, Chairman Hoeven, Ranking Member Bishop, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

March 09, 2026

Support letter for FY 2027 NIAID funding
Dear Chairs Capito and Aderholdt and Ranking Members Baldwin and…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

Advocacy Priorities

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

March 09, 2026

AFRI Community Support Letter (FY27)
Dear Chairman Harris, Chairman Hoeven, Ranking Member Bishop, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

March 09, 2026

Letter in Support of FY 2027 Funding for ARS
Dear Chairman Harris, Chairman Hoeven, Ranking Member Bishop, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

March 09, 2026

Support letter for FY 2027 NIAID funding
Dear Chairs Capito and Aderholdt and Ranking Members Baldwin and…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

Legislative Briefings

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

March 09, 2026

AFRI Community Support Letter (FY27)
Dear Chairman Harris, Chairman Hoeven, Ranking Member Bishop, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

March 09, 2026

Letter in Support of FY 2027 Funding for ARS
Dear Chairman Harris, Chairman Hoeven, Ranking Member Bishop, and Ranking…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

March 09, 2026

Support letter for FY 2027 NIAID funding
Dear Chairs Capito and Aderholdt and Ranking Members Baldwin and…

Appropriations, Statements & Letters

Advocacy Letters

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

August 15, 2025

CBVE Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs)
Entrustable Professional Activities are essential activities that veterinarians perform in…

July 01, 2025

CBVE Implementation – Strategies
Using CBVE in your program When implementing the CBVE Model,…

June 27, 2025

Community letter on higher education provisions in the Senate reconciliation bill
Dear Senate Majority Leader Thune and Senate Minority Leader Schumer:…

Statements & Letters, Student Financial Aid