American Veterinary Medical Association Congressional Advocacy Network

04/30/2026

BREAKING: AVMA praises veterinary provisions in House-passed Farm Bill

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The U.S. House of Representatives advanced a new Farm Bill that would reauthorize many federal programs and policies essential to veterinary medicine today.

03/26/2026

BREAKING: Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans and Senate Judiciary Committee (Dems) have advanced the bipartisan 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.

03/16/2026

AVMA President Dr. Michael Bailey joined Vet Times to discuss the importance of preserving veterinary access to xylazine through legislative action, the rural veterinary work force, New World screwworm, and more.

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Michael Q Bailey, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), discusses the issues facing veterinarians in the United States.

03/16/2026

Last week, former American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Vice President Dr. Gary Brown testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship Republicans and Senate Small Business Committee Democrats 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.

03/11/2026

ICYMI: Veterinary advocates push for federal action on xylazine, rural veterinary workforce

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A total of 122 AVMA and Student AVMA members participated in the 2026 AVMA fly-in, hosted by the AVMA's advocacy team this February in the nation's capital to teach participants how to effectively advocate on behalf of the veterinary profession within their state and at the federal level.

02/26/2026

A strong supporter of helping address illicit xylazine while maintaining veterinary access AND recruiting and retaining veterinarians in rural and underserved areas, Congressman Steve Cohen brought in his favorite canine coworker to meet with his veterinary constituents during the !

02/26/2026

“Let the good times roll!”

Senator Thom Tillis brought the Big Easy to DC yesterday by hosting the Bipawtisan Doggi Gras Parade!

02/26/2026

As Co-Chair of the House Veterinary Medicine Caucus, Rep. David Rouzer understands the challenges facing veterinarians and the critical need to elevate the profession’s voice on Capitol Hill.

02/26/2026

A strong supporter of the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, Rep. Deborah Ross is committed to helping address illicit xylazine while ensuring veterinarians maintain access to this widely used and important sedative.

02/26/2026

With Congress looking to pass a new Farm Bill, Chairman of the House Ag GOP Glenn Thompson has been vital in helping secure veterinary priorities in the latest proposal.

02/26/2026

Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee , Senator Dick Durbin has been a tremendous help in building support for the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act as he recognizes how important it is to address the growing threat of illicit xylazine while preserving veterinary access.