Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act Moves Forward

November 6, 2013 — 

Despite the government shutdown in October, members of Congress continued to hear their constituents’ concerns, including those who support legislation that would allow veterinarians to legally bring and use controlled substances beyond their clinics. By Oct. 11, a few more House members cosponsored H.R. 1528—the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act (VMMA)—bumping the number of representatives who currently support the legislation to more than 100.

Much of the credit for garnering the additional support for this important legislation comes from AVMA members and constituents who have advocated for it through letters, phone calls and emails. AVMA’s Congressional Advocacy Network (AVMA-CAN) has sent more than 22,000 letters to congressional representatives on the bill this year, a record high! AVMA’s Governmental Relations Division (AVMA-GRD) would like to extend a generous thank you to the veterinarians and students who have advocated on Capitol Hill or have sent letters on this issue.

While the legislation is still stuck in committee, interest in the issue remains high. AVMA continues to hear from veterinarians who are being told by DEA field offices that they cannot transport controlled substances or register using a residential address. Congressional supporters remain committed to seeing a resolution on this issue.

AVMA asks that you continue to contact your congressional members in support of H.R. 1528/S. 1171, the Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act. Your efforts are working and the message is being heard!

Source: The AVMA Advocate By Dr. Ashley Morgan