AVMA-CAN

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: The AVMA-championed Combating Illicit Xylazine Act was advanced by the House Energy & Commerce Committee UNANIMOUSLY!

The legislation would help address illicit xylazine while preserving veterinary access to this animal sedative.

Full details: https://t.co/xYLwcT2dBt

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Last week, the AVMA attended Pet Night during #PetWeekonCapitolHill. Hosted by @HABRITweets, advocacy staff celebrated the importance of pet ownership for human health and well-being with lawmakers, congressional staff, other allies of the profession, and a few furry friends.

[Senator Cortez Masto @SenCortezMasto]

Last week, I was pleased to see my Combating Illicit Xylazine Act passed unanimously out of the House. This bill empowers law enforcement to go after the criminals pushing deadly xylazine into our communities while protecting its legitimate use as a veterinary medicine.

I will be working to ensure we get this bill passed in the Senate so we can save lives.

[Rep. Jimmy Panetta @RepJimmyPanetta]

Proud to see my bipartisan, bicameral Combating Illicit Xylazine Act pass out of the House! My bill would give law enforcement the tools needed to crack down on xylazine traffickers while protecting the drug’s legitimate use by veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers. I urge the Senate to swiftly pass it before the end of this Congress so we can get it signed into law and help ensure the safety of our communities.

https://t.co/PUu2I3L6CH

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It’s #PetWeekonCapitol Hill! The @AVMAvets invites you to join us all week to celebrate the importance of pet ownership for human health and wellbeing.

Please check out the series of virtual sessions open to anyone, anywhere and full schedule of events: https://t.co/lIT3LPp7Js

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AVMA-endorsed Keeping Pets and Families Together Act introduced in Congress. If passed, the legislation would establish a program within @USDA to encourage microchipping of dogs & cats in shelters w/ goal of quickly returning missing pets to their families https://t.co/HIblqx98SN

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

Read more: https://t.co/E4YuuSryCz

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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.

[Senate Judiciary Republicans @SenJudiciaryGOP]

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 ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/KY90ZbtqwL

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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: https://t.co/XNJ5dnAcmQ

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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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@AVMAvets @CortezMasto @SenCortezMasto @ChuckGrassley @GrassleyPress @amyklobuchar @SenateAgDems @SenHydeSmith @RepRileyNY @USDA @RepAdrianSmith @JudiciaryDems @SenatorDurbin @HouseAgGOP @CongressmanGT @RepDeborahRoss @DeborahRossNC 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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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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@AVMAvets @CortezMasto @SenCortezMasto @ChuckGrassley @GrassleyPress @amyklobuchar @SenateAgDems @SenHydeSmith @RepRileyNY @USDA @RepAdrianSmith @JudiciaryDems @SenatorDurbin @HouseAgGOP @CongressmanGT 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