AVMA advocates on legislative issues that influence animal and human health and advance the veterinary medical profession. AVMA-CAN is your link to Congress!
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BREAKING: AVMA praises veterinary provisions in House-passed Farm Bill
Read more: bit.ly/4n0BopX
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BREAKING: @SenJudiciaryGOP and @JudiciaryDems have advanced the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act out of committee.
Strongly endorsed by the AVMA, the next step for the bill is to be considered by the full Senate.
UPDATE: Chairman @ChuckGrassley’s bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act has been favorably reported out of committee. ✅
NEXT UP: The Senate floor.
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AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey joined @vettimesuk to discuss the importance of preserving veterinary access to xylazine through legislative action, the rural veterinary work force, New World screwworm, and more.
Listen here ⬇️⬇️⬇️ bit.ly/415R8Of
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Last week former AVMA Vice President Dr. Gary Brown testified before the @SmallBizCmteGOP /@SenateSmallBiz concerning the pet & veterinary economy. Dr. Brown discussed the role of the profession in the U.S. economy, the rural veterinary workforce, & preserving access to xylazine.
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ICYMI: Veterinary advocates push for federal action on xylazine, rural veterinary workforce
Full story: bit.ly/3Nsh83f
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A strong supporter of helping address illicit xylazine while maintaining veterinary access AND recruiting and retaining veterinarians in rural and underserved areas, @RepCohen brought in his favorite canine coworker to meet with his veterinary constituents during the #AVMAFlyIn!
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“Let the good times roll!”
@SenThomTillis brought the Big Easy to DC yesterday by hosting the Bipawtisan Doggi Gras Parade!
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The 2026 #AVMAFlyIn was a tremendous success! 🎉
Veterinary advocates from across the country met members of Congress & their staffs to champion policies that strengthen the profession.
As we wrap up this year’s fly‑in, we'd like to thank some of our champions in DC. #Thread
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A strong supporter of the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, @RepDeborahRoss is committed to helping address illicit xylazine while ensuring veterinarians maintain access to this widely used and important sedative. #AVMAFlyIn
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As Co-Chair of the House Veterinary Medicine Caucus, @RepDavidRouzer understands the challenges facing veterinarians and the critical need to elevate the profession’s voice on Capitol Hill. #AVMAFlyIn
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Chairman of the @HouseCommerce Health Subcommittee, @RepMGriffith recognizes how essential the animal sedative xylazine is to veterinarians nationwide. Thank you for your leadership in Congress and everything you do to protect the veterinary profession! #AVMAFlyIn
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Thanks for meeting with us today, @RepFinstad! We truly appreciate your support of the veterinary profession. #AVMAFlyIn
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