ICYMI. The U.S. Senate has established a bipartisan Veterinary Medicine Caucus, aimed at educating lawmakers and their staffs about the challenges facing the profession and advancing legislation that benefits the veterinary community. The group will serve to represent the vital role veterinary medicine plays in research, public health, food safety and the economy.
Veterinarians have the unique perspective as health professionals who play a leadership role in protecting the health of animals, humans, and the environment, and amplifying this perspective is critical to the well-being of our society.” – Rena Carlson, DVM
Source: Veterinary Practice News, August 11, 2023. Link. The House of Representatives Veterinary Medicine Caucus has been in existence. The addition of the Senate caucus has been applauded by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges.