Veterinary Medicine Caucus

Veterinary Medicine Caucus
Co-Chair Kurt Schrader DVM (OR-5)
Co-Chair Ted Yoho DVM (FL-3)
Political position Bi-Partisan
Colors None Official (Gray Unofficial)
Seats in the House
36 / 435

The Congressional Veterinary Medicine Caucus is a Congressional Member Organization within the United States Congress and is officially recognized by the Committee on House Administration.

Information and Purpose

According to the Caucus's Official Website and Co-Chair Kurt Schrader, the purpose of the Caucus is to:[1]

"...keep members informed about the opportunities and challenges facing veterinary medicine and help us to increase awareness of the importance of veterinary medicine on research, public health, animal health and welfare, food safety, and our overall economy."

It is worthy of note that since the establishment of the Caucus, all Congressmen and women who were registered as Veterinarians were members of the Veterinary Medicine Caucus.

Members

Members of the Veterinary Medicine Caucus are ranked based upon their level of seniority in the committee.[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://schrader.house.gov/committees/veterinary-medicine-caucus.htm
  2. ↑ http://schrader.house.gov/committees/veterinary-medicine-caucus.htm
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