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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  • Ohio

    HB 96, Sec. 3313.753 - School Cell Phone Ban

    Signed on by Governor Mike DeWine

    This section requires that by Jan 1, 2026, school boards must adopt a policy banning student cell phone use during the instructional day.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Brian Stewart (R), Sen. Andrew Brenner (R), Sen. Jerry Cirino (R), Sen. Theresa Gavarone (R), Sen. Terry Johnson (R), Sen. George Lang (R), Sen. Kristina Roegner (R), Sen. Mark Romanchuk (R)

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  • Vermont

    HB 480, Section 17 - Cell Phone and Social Media Use in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Phil Scott

    Directs the Vermont Secretary of Education to develop a model policy prohibiting student use of cell phones at school from arrival to dismissal, with certain exceptions. Each school board will be required to adopt this policy or a more stringent policy.

    Sponsors:

    House Committee on Education

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  • Oklahoma

    EO 25-13 - Make Oklahoma Healthy Again (MOHA)

    Signed on by Governor Kevin Stitt

    This order directs a review of public health policies ranging from water fluoridation to artificial food dyes. It also establishes the MOHA Advisory Council to promote clean living, physical activity, and preventative health.

    Review details
  • Rhode Island

    SB 771 - Health and Safety of Pupils

    Signed on by Governor Dan McKee

    Requires every public school to have a policy regarding the use of personal electronic devices on school grounds.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Melissa Murray (D), Sen. Brian Thompson (D), Sen. Louis Dipalma (D), Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D), Sen. Lori Urso (D)

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  • Texas

    SB 25 - Make Texas Healthy Again Act

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott

    The bill requires warning labels on products containing 44 various additives, calls for nutrition courses for medical students, establishes the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, and protects physical education for K-8th grade students.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R), Sen. Carol Alvarado (D), Sen. Brian Birdwell (R), Sen. Cesar Blanco (D), Sen. Donna Campbell (R), Sen. Molly Cook (D), Sen. Charles Creighton (R), Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D), Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R), Sen. Bob Hall (R), Sen. Juan Hinojosa (D), Sen. Joan Huffman (R), Sen. Bryan Hughes (R), Sen. Nathan Johnson (D), Sen. Phil King (R), Sen. Jose Menendez (D), Sen. Mayes Middleton (R), Sen. Borris Miles (D), Sen. Tan Parker (R), Sen. Angela Paxton (R), Sen. Charles Perry (R), Sen. Charles Schwertner (R), Sen. Kevin Sparks (R), Sen. Royce West (D), Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D), Rep. Lacey Hull (R), Rep. James Frank (R), Rep. Gary Vandeaver (R), Rep. John Bucy (D), Rep. Katrina Pierson (R), Rep. Daniel Alders (R), Rep. Briscoe Cain (R), Rep. Carrie Isaac (R), Rep. Suleman Lalani (D), Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson (R), Rep. Mitch Little (R), Rep. Eddie Morales (D), Rep. Angelia Orr (R), Rep. Joanne Shofner (R)

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