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
3 in 4
Three in four Americans are already compromised, quietly living with at least one chronic illness.
One-quarter
One-quarter of the nation's youth are trapped in an escalating epidemic of chronic childhood allergies.
40%
Forty percent of the U.S. population is dangerously close to becoming diabetic or prediabetic.
Take Back Your Health Tour
We have created a nationwide movement. Follow along as Secretary Kennedy’s embarks on a nation‑wide Take Back Your Health Tour to experience firsthand the powerful, grassroots momentum sweeping the country.
Beyond the tour, keep up to date with the state and local legislation driving our bold Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda into real, lasting policy.
Explore the Tour
Select an item below to learn more about MAHA's impact across the country.
State and Topic Filter
Use the drop-down menus to filter the list by state and/or topic of interest.
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Idaho
HB 109 - SNAP Waiver
Signed on by Governor Brad LittleDirects 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
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Indiana
EO 25-59 - Promoting the Health and Wellness of Students
Signed on by Governor Mike BraunThe 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
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Indiana
EO 25-56 - Food Dye Review
Signed on by Governor Mike BraunIndiana 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
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Indiana
EO 25-57 - Diet-Related Chronic Disease Review
Signed on by Governor Mike BraunIndiana 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
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Indiana
EO 25-58 - Increasing Access to Local Foods
Signed on by Governor Mike BraunIndiana will explore ways to help people learn about and access locally grown and nutritious produce, meat, and dairy.
Topics:Nutritious Foods
MAHA Around the Globe
We Are Winning
The MAHA agenda has been making strides in combating chronic disease in America. The data is clear. We are improving the lives of our communities and children, and on our way to Make American Healthy Again.
42 States
Forty-two states have implemented legislation advancing the MAHA agenda.
23 Waivers
Twenty-three SNAP food waivers signed, limiting purchase of unhealthy food items.
40%
Forty percent of the U.S. food and beverage industry has committed to removing artificial dyes from their food.
$1.8 Billion
HHS has redirected $1.8 billion per year to combat the childhood chronic disease epidemic.
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.
Making Our Children Healthy Again
Updating the Dietary Guidelines
Strengthening Rural Health
Curbing Psychiatric Overprescribing
Advancing Nutrition Education
Tackling the Autism Epidemic
Lowering Prescription Drug Prices
Overhauling the GRAS Standard
Industry Commitments
Related Initiatives
Eat Real Food
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans reestablish food—not pharmaceuticals—as the foundation of health and reclaim the food pyramid as a tool for nourishment and education.
Get Active
President Trump and Secretary Kennedy are driving the "Take Back Your Health" initiative to combat chronic disease by encouraging Americans to Get Active, Eat Real Food, and Live Real Life.