AVMA-CAN
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AVMA advocates on legislative issues that influence animal and human health and advance the veterinary medical profession. AVMA-CAN is your link to Congress!
Washington, DC
Joined January 2010
BREAKING: @RepTenney & @RepDeborahRoss introduce @AVMAvets-endorsed legislation to include veterinary care expenses under tax-advantaged healthcare spending accounts, specifically Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts. Read more:
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BREAKING: 2024-2025 AVMA fellow to join congressional office Read more:
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This week the AVMA joined the Senate Veterinary Medicine Caucus, National Association of Federal Veterinarians, and representatives from the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank for a congressional briefing on the role of veterinarians in public health.
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ICYMI 🔽🔽🔽
New bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress would help Americans manage the costs of veterinary care and pet insurance by including expenses for pets and service animals under tax-advantaged health savings accounts & flexible spending accounts.
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Of course, there was plenty of time to get photos with the dogs in attendance (and snuggle with them), too! Thank you to @HABRITweets, the Pet Food Institute and the Pet Advocacy Network for hosting this awesome event!
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During Pet Week, @HABRITweets will be offering a series of free-to-attend virtual sessions highlighting the importance and benefits of pet ownership. For the full schedule of events visit #PetWeekonCapitolHill 2/2
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RT @RepBrownley: As a proud member of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, I remain committed to ensuring the safe and humane treatm…
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RT @SenLummis: On #TakeYourDogtoWorkDay, the pups of Team Lummis are hard at work serving the Cowboy State.
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RT @RepMoskowitz: As co-chair of the Congressional Dog Lovers’ Caucus, every day is #TakeYourDogToWorkDay for Team Moskowitz! 🐾 https://t.c…
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Rachel Cole and Tobin are trusted members of the AVMA's state team. Tobin was recently promoted to direct the AVMA's stance on tennis balls ... it's strongly supportive.
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Bowie and Kat Dorochenko lead the AVMA's Externship Program. Bowie's list of suggested activities: 🐶Mandatory playtime 🐶Snack time 🐶Zoomies #TakeYourDogToWorkDay
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Waffles and Brian Davis, Manager of Grassroots Advocacy, are the ultimate duo when it comes to the AVMA's grassroots advocacy work. #TakeYourDogToWorkDay
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🐾 It's #TakeYourDogToWorkDay! Shoutout to K-9 Officer Finch and his handler, Officer Aaron Richardson Jr.! These heroes keep our transit systems safe. Thank you to all our K-9 officers for your daily unwavering commitment and hard work!
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RT @RepDianaDeGette: Fiona was so excited to join me for National #TakeYourDogToWorkDay, but she took casual Friday a bit too far… https://…
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RT @RepGraceMeng: Today is #TakeYourDogToWorkDay! Team Meng always appreciates when Bixby stops by the office🐶
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As the official office dog of the AVMA's DC team, Tobin has been busy helping Dr. Lindsey Hornickel, AVMA's Assistant Director of the Government Relations, ensure the profession's priorities are included in the next Farm Bill. #TakeYourDogToWorkDay
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As director of the AVMA's federal advocacy team, Dr. Lutschaunig looks to Sully for assistance in keeping team morale high! #TakeYourDogToWorkDay
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