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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  • Utah

    HB 138 - Food Product Labeling

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox

    Updates food labeling laws to prohibit misleading labels on cell-cultured meat and plant-based products, ensuring consumers aren't misled.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Neil Walter (R), Sen. Derrin Owens (R), Rep. Tiara Auxier (R), Rep. Trevor Lee (R)

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  • South Dakota

    HB 1118 - Lab-Grown Meat Funding Ban

    Signed on by Governor Larry Rhoden

    Prohibits the award or use of state moneys for the research, production, promotion, sale, or distribution of cell-cultured protein.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Jana Hunt (R), Sen. Lauren Nelson (R), Rep. Julie Auch (R), Rep. Aaron Aylward (R), Rep. Heather Baxter (R). Rep. John Hughes (R), Rep. Travis Ismay (R), Rep. Dylan Jordan (R), Rep. Scott Moore (R), Rep. Kaley Nolz (R), Rep. Marty Overweg (R), Sen. Carl Perry (R), Sen. Sue Lucas-Peterson (R), Rep. Tony Randolph (R), Rep. John Sjaarda (R)

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  • Arkansas

    SB 142 - Bell To Bell, No Cell Act

    Signed on by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

    This bill requires public schools to adopt and publish policies limiting student phone use during the school day, with exemptions, to support focus, safety, and academic success.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Tyler Dees (R), Rep. Jon Eubanks (R), Rep. Brian Evans (R), Rep. Nick Burkes (R), Rep. Rebecca Burkes (R), Rep. Cindy Crawford (R), Rep. Hope Duke (R), Rep. Zack Gramlich (R) Rep. Brad Hall (R), Rep. Robin Lundstrum (R), Rep. Mindy McAlindon (R), Rep. Brit McKenzie (R), Rep. Chad Puryear (R), Rep. Scott Richardson (R), Rep. Randy Torres (R), Rep. Kendon Underwood (R), Sen. Bart Hester (R), Sen. Justin Boyd (R), Sen. Breanne Davis (R), Sen. Jane English (R), Sen. Scott Flippo (R), Sen. Ben Gilmore (R),Sen. Kim Hammer (R), Sen. Missy Irvin (R), Sen. Blake Johnson (R), Sen. Mark Johnson (R), Sen. Matt McKee (R), Sen. Reginald Murdock (D), Sen. Jim Petty (R), Sen. Matt Stone (R)

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  • California

    EO N-1-25 - Ultra-Processed Foods

    Signed on by Governor Gavin Newsom

    The order directs state agencies to recommend potential actions to limit the harms associated with ultra-processed foods and food ingredients that may pose health risks.

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  • Alaska

    HB 57, Article 5 - Wireless Telecommunications Device Policy

    This article requires each school district to adopt a policy that regulates the possession and use of nonschool-issued wireless telecommunications devices during regular school hours, including lunch and passing periods.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. William Fields (D), Rep. Andrew Josephson (D), Rep. Calvin Schrage (N), Rep. Ashley Carrick (D), Rep. Alyse Galvin (I), Rep. Genevieve Mina (D), Sen. Loki Tobin (D), Sen. William Wielechowski (D), Sen. Forrest Dunbar (D), Sen. Scott Kawasaki (D), Sen. Robert Yundt (R), Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson (D), Sen. Jesse Kiehl (D), Sen. Catherine Giessel (R), Sen. Matt Claman (D), Sen. Mike Cronk (R), Sen. Bert Stedman (R), Sen. Donald Olson (D), Sen. Jesse Bjorkman (R), Sen. Kelly Merrick (R), Sen. Gary Stevens (R)

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