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.

March 13, 2026

Letter supporting FY 2027 Appropriations for USDA/APHIS
The undersigned research institutions, scientific societies, and agricultural stakeholders respectfully…

Appropriations, Statements and Letters

March 09, 2026

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

Appropriations, Statements and 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 and Letters