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

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

    HB 109 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Brad Little

    Directs the state to seek a waiver to restrict the purchase of soda and candy with SNAP benefits. The waiver request was submitted by Governor Brad Little and approved by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.

    Sponsors:

    House Health and Welfare Committee

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Jordan Redman (R), Sen. Ben Toews (R), Sen. Cindy Carlson (R), Sen. Daniel Foreman (R), Sen. Todd Lakey (R), Sen. Brandon Shippy (R), Sen. Tammy Nichols (R)

    Topics:

    SNAP Waivers and Reforms, Ultra-Processed Foods

    Review details
  • Indiana

    EO 25-59 - Promoting the Health and Wellness of Students

    Signed on by Governor Mike Braun

    The Indiana Secretary of Education will create programs and recommendations to help students stay active, eat nutritious food, learn through enterprise, and use technology responsibly.

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools, Physical Fitness, Ultra-Processed Foods, Nutritious Foods

    Review details
  • Indiana

    EO 25-56 - Food Dye Review

    Signed on by Governor Mike Braun

    Indiana will evaluate the health effects of artificial food dyes and additives and recommend which ones to restrict or ban.

    Topics:

    Ultra-Processed Foods, Food Dyes

    Review details
  • Indiana

    EO 25-57 - Diet-Related Chronic Disease Review

    Signed on by Governor Mike Braun

    Indiana will review how diet impacts health, especially for children, and make recommendations to strengthen state programs aiming to improve diet, fitness, and chronic disease.

    Topics:

    Ultra-Processed Foods, Physical Fitness

    Review details
  • Indiana

    EO 25-58 - Increasing Access to Local Foods

    Signed on by Governor Mike Braun

    Indiana will explore ways to help people learn about and access locally grown and nutritious produce, meat, and dairy.

    Topics:

    Nutritious Foods

    Review details

MAHA Around the Globe

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