Make America Healthy Again - Make American Healthy Again (MAHA)

Building a healthier, stronger America

Under the leadership of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., HHS is taking bold, decisive action to reform America’s food, health, and scientific systems to identify the root causes of the chronic disease epidemic and Make America Healthy Again.

Health Crisis by the Numbers

6 in 10 Americans have at least one chronic disease

1 in 4 American children suffer from allergies

40%of Americans are diabetic or prediabetic

MAHA in action

HHS is advancing President Trump and Secretary Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again agenda through these bold actions. Click on each item to learn more.

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Making Our Children Healthy Again

On Sept. 9, the Presidential Commission to MAHA released its strategy with more than 120 initiatives to reverse the childhood chronic disease crisis.
Read the press release
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Removing Petroleum-based Food Dyes

HHS and the FDA are phasing out petroleum-based dyes from America’s food and medications and approving naturally sourced colors.
View the industry pledge tracker
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Overhauling the GRAS Standard

FDA is closing the GRAS loophole that allows untested ingredients and chemicals into the food supply without notice to the FDA or public.
Watch Secretary Kennedy discuss GRAS
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Launching Operation Stork Speed

HHS and the FDA launched Operation Stork Speed to review and expand options for safe, nutritious infant formula for American families.
Read the press release
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Investigating the cause of Autism

Autism prevalence has risen to 1 in 31 American children. Secretary Kennedy is taking action to uncover the root causes of this epidemic.
Read the press release
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Restoring Trust in Vaccine Safety

HHS reconstituted ACIP to restore public trust in vaccines—prioritizing gold standard science free from conflicts of interest.
Read the press release
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Updating the Dietary Guidelines

HHS and USDA will release the Dietary Guidelines for Americans this fall. They will promote MAHA priorities to improve nutrition for Americans.
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Reforming SNAP with USDA

HHS and USDA are encouraging states to request SNAP waivers that prioritize wholesome foods over unhealthy items like sugary drinks and candy.
See the SNAP Waiver Signing
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Bringing Radical Transparency

HHS is empowering the public with information on contaminants in foods, terminated HHS contracts, and potential conflicts of interest on committees.
Visit our Radical Transparency page

MAHA on the road

Select an item below to learn more about MAHA's impact across the country.

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Find more details about how MAHA legislation is making a difference across the nation.
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  • Wisconsin

    AB 2 - Student Wireless Device Ban

    Signed on by Governor Tony Evers

    This bill requires Wisconsin school boards to adopt and submit policies banning student use of personal wireless devices during instructional time, with limited exceptions for emergencies, health, or education.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Joel Kitchens (R), Rep. Dan Knodl (R), Rep. Barbara Dittrich (R), Rep. Bob Donovan (R), Rep. Chanz Green (R), Rep. Brent Jacobson (R), Rep. Paul Melotik (R), Rep. David Murphy (R), Rep. Jeffrey Mursau (R), Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R), Rep. Jerry O'Connor (R), Rep. David Steffen (R), Rep. Ron Tusler (R), Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R), Sen. Dan Feyen (R)

    Review details
  • California

    AB 1264 - Ultra-Processed Foods in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Gavin Newsom

    Directs CA to define "ultraprocessed foods" for schools by 2028 and phase them out by 2035, setting the first U.S. legal definition of UPFs in school nutrition.

    Sponsors:

    Asm. Jesse Gabriel (D), Asm. Dawn Addis (D), Sen. Benjamin Allen (D), Asm. Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D), Asm. Marc Berman (D), Asm. Phillip Chen (R), Asm. Damon Connolly (D), Asm. Heath Flora (R), Asm. James Gallagher (R), Asm. Heather Hadwick (R), Asm. Josh Hoover (R), Asm. Ash Kalra (D), Asm. Alex Lee (D), Asm. Josh Lowenthal (D), Sen. Steve Padilla (D), Asm. Joe Patterson (R), Asm. Cottie Petrie-Norris (D), Sen. Sasha Renee Perez (D), Asm. Kate Sanchez (R), Asm. Avelino Valencia (D), Sen. Suzette Valladares (R), Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D), Asm. Buffy Wicks (D), Sen. Scott Wiener (D)

    Review details
  • District of Columbia

    CB 260073 - Disconnect Act of 2025

    Signed on by Mayor Muriel Bowser

    Directs local education agencies to adopt and implement a personal wireless communication device policy that prohibits a student from using a personal wireless communication device during the full school day.

    Sponsors:

    Cnc. Brooke Pinto (D), Cnc. Charles Allen (D), Cnc. Matthew Frumin (D), Cnc. Anita Bonds (D), Cnc. Zachary Parker (D), Cnc. Phil Mendelson (D)

    Review details
  • Oregon

    EO 25-09 - Personal Electronic Device Policy for School Districts

    Signed on by Governor Tina Kotek

    Aims to improve student educational outcomes and mental wellbeing across the state by prohibiting cell student phone use during the school day in Oregon’s K-12 public schools.

    Review details
  • North Carolina

    HB 959 - Act to Promote Internet Safety and to Provide Social Media Literacy in Instruction in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Josh Stein

    Requires school boards to implement an Internet Safety policy, provide instruction on the negative effects of social media, and prohibit wireless communication during instructional time.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Hugh Blackwell (R), Rep. Kyle Hall (R), Rep. Brian Biggs (R), Rep. James Dixon (R), Rep. Joe Pike (R)

    Review details

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