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.

February 25, 2025

Education community letter on the Trump Administration DEI Dear Colleague letter
Dear Acting Assistant Secretary Trainor: On behalf of the undersigned…

Education Policy and Regulation, Statements & Letters

February 11, 2025

Letter calling on Congress to restore and protect public data on agency websites and portals
Re: Protecting and Preserving Public Access to Federal Data Dear…

Education Policy and Regulation, Statements & Letters