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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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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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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A steadfast congressional champion for veterinary medicine, Sen. @ChuckGrassley understands the urgency of addressing illicit xylazine while maintaining its essential role in veterinary care. #AVMAFlyIn
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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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Thanks for meeting with us today, @RepFinstad! We truly appreciate your support of the veterinary profession. #AVMAFlyIn
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AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey and the Pennsylvania delegation met with @SenMcCormickPA’s office! #AVMAFlyIn
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Thank you for your support of veterinary medicine in Congress and meeting with us today, @Rep_McBride! #AVMAFlyIn
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TODAY: The 2026 #AVMAFlyIn is underway! Veterinary professionals from across the country are ready to advocate on behalf of the profession.
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BREAKING: Veterinarians to meet with Capitol Hill lawmakers on growing xylazine threat, rural veterinary shortages #AVMAFlyIn
Full story: bit.ly/3Oxcv8b
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Immediate Past President Dr. Rena Carlson and the Idaho delegation had a busy day meeting with Senators @MikeCrapo and @SenatorRisch, along with @CongMikeSimpson. The veterinary community is grateful for their support in Congress. #AVMAFlyIn
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Yesterday, Past @AVMAvets President Dr. Jose Arce and the Puerto Rico delegation met with @RepPabloJose during this year's #AVMAFlyIn. Thank you for taking the time to talk about some of the pressing legislative issues facing the veterinary profession.
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As the House Veterinary Medicine Caucus Co-Chair, @RepDavidRouzer recognizes the legislative challenges the veterinary community faces and how important it is to amplify the voice of the profession in Congress. #AVMAFlyIn
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The 2025 #AVMAFlyIn was a resounding success with veterinary advocates holding hundreds of meetings with members of Congress and their staffs on Capitol Hill.
Today, we’re taking a moment to recognize and thank a few of the veterinary profession’s strongest allies in Congress.
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The AVMA is hosting hundreds of veterinary professionals in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 legislative fly-in! Veterinary advocates will be meeting with Capitol Hill lawmakers and their staff to discuss how they can help support the profession. #AVMAFlyIn
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BREAKING: Veterinarians to visit congressional offices: Illicit xylazine, rural veterinary shortages on the agenda #AVMAFlyIn
Full story: bit.ly/44JSzVv
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Over 140 veterinarians and students sought congressional support for recruiting & retaining in underserved areas & providing additional federal resources to strengthen dog importation standards during the #AVMAFlyIn, held February 4-6, in Washington, D.C. bit.ly/3wjMosk
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What legislation can help advance the veterinary profession? @AVMAJAVMA has the latest from the recent #AVMAFlyIn.
During the #AVMAFlyIn, veterinary advocates conducted more than 180 meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill about the need to strengthen dog importation standards and recruit & retain veterinarians in underserved and rural areas.
Read @AVMAJAVMA's recap: bit.ly/3I2upJw
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During the #AVMAFlyIn, veterinary advocates conducted more than 180 meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill about the need to strengthen dog importation standards and recruit & retain veterinarians in underserved and rural areas.
Read @AVMAJAVMA's recap: bit.ly/3I2upJw
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FLY-IN FOLLOWUP. #NCStateVetMed students at #AVMAFlyIn say talking w legislative staffs about @AVMAvets priorities was life-changing. “These aren’t just veterinarian issues," says Isla Farrow. "They impact the animals, ... humans and ... the economy." ncst.at/WukS50QzqcU
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