The AVMA supports passage of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 510). In addition to giving the Health and Human

Once again, Congress is eyeing implementing reforms in North American horse racing, but, this time, it’s looking to an outside

With 88 percent of veterinary students borrowing from federal student loan programs, according to the 2016 AVMA & AAVMC Report on

The AVMA has directed the Governmental Relations Division in Washington, D.C., to continue pressing for passage of several bills pending in Congress

Formal title: Docket Number [EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0188] National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation…

Recently passed federal legislation will improve national animal disease detection and response capabilities.

Racetrack-led coalition created to address horse racing deaths, safety concerns

The personal and professional lives of veterinarians are affected by legislation and regulation every day, from when they write a prescription to when…

AVMA strongly recommends that veterinarians, legislators, state veterinary medical boards, and state pharmacy boards work together to create practical…

The Animal Welfare Act was signed into law in 1966, originally to protect laboratory animals while also regulating animal dealers and the

The nation’s new farm bill creates critical programs to improve animal health and enhance the nation’s ability to prevent and respond to animal…

The AVMA praised the Senate for passing “commonsense legislation” that would allow veterinarians to legally transport controlled substances

posted February 1, 2011   A law passed in early January gives federal regulators more authority over food production, including the ability to force…

President Bush signed into law Aug. 2 legislation that will increase the number of approved animal drugs

Ssome in the industry are calling for an outright ban on race-day medication, and so is newly introduced federal legislation.

The AVMA will push Congress to pass legislation that would forbid transporting horses across state lines in double-deck trailers.

Members of Congress are calling for hundreds more agriculture inspections at ports of entry.

As a moderate Democrat in the House of Representatives, Rep. Kurt Schrader is a rarity in a Congress riven by partisan passions.

Multiple government agency jurisdiction and oversight for aquatic animal health and diseases duplicates efforts

President’s Column: Dr. John de Jong Last month, I shared with you my commitment to advocate on behalf of the veterinary profession by engaging with…

The Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (H.R. 1518/S. 1406) generated a lot discussion among the American Horse Council’s advisory committees

The three veterinarians chosen to participate in the 2014-2015 AVMA Congressional Science Fellowship Program were announced in May.

Formal title: Docket Number [04-101-1] Notice of Request for Approval of an Information Collection (12/3/04) Summary: Three federal agencies are…

AVMA’s Board of Directors met with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) under secretary for marketing and regulatory programs during last…

The American Association of Equine Practitioners has created an initiative called Prescription for Racing Reform