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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  • Kentucky

    HB 208 - Communication Devices in School

    Signed on by Governor Andy Beshear

    Requires schools to ban student device use during instructional time, mandates filters to block social media and explicit content on the networks, and requires internet use policies with parental consent.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Josh Bray (R), Rep. James Tipton (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Jennifer Henson Decker (R), Rep. Steven Doan (R), Rep. Daniel Elliott (R), Rep. Chris Fugate (R), Rep. Vanessa Grossl (R), Rep. Kevin Jackson (R), Rep. Kimberly Moser (R), Rep. Marianne Proctor (R), Rep. Steve Riley (R), Rep. Lisa Willner (D)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • Utah

    SB 178 - Devices in Public Schools

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox

    Prohibits the use of cellphones, smart watches, or emerging technologies during classroom hours, with exceptions.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Lincoln Fillmore (R), Rep. Doug Welton (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • Arkansas

    SB 189 - Over-the-Counter Ivermectin Access

    Signed on by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

    Allows the sale of ivermectin for use without a prescription, redefining it as an over-the-counter medication.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Alan Clark (R), Rep. Mary Bentley (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Alyssa Brown (R), Rep. Brad Hall (R), Rep. Wayne Long (R), Rep. Richard Womack (R), Rep. Robin Lundstrum (R), Rep. Karilyn Brown (R), Rep. Cindy Crawford (R), Rep. Randy Torres (R), Sen. Ronald Caldwell (R), Sen. Steve Crowell (R), Sen. Scott Flippo (R), Sen. Ricky Hill (R), Sen. Blake Johnson (R), Sen. Mark Johnson (R), Sen. Matt McKee (R), Sen. John Payton (R), Sen. Clint Penzo (R), Sen. Jim Petty (R), Sen. Terry Rice (R), Sen. Jamie Scott (D), Sen. Matt Stone (R), Sen. Gary Stubblefield (R), Sen. David Wallace (R), Sen. Tyler Dees (R), Sen. Joshua Bryant (R), Sen. Frederick Love (D)

    Topics:

    Medical Freedom

    Review details
  • West Virginia

    HB 2354 - West Virginia Healthy Schools Law

    Signed on by Governor Patrick Morrisey

    Prohibits public schools from serving food made with certain artificial food dyes.

    Sponsors:

    Del. Adam Burkhammer (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Del. Ian Masters (R), Del. Elliott Pritt (R), Del. Evan Worrell (R), Del. Michael Hite (R), Del. Margitta Mazzocchi (R), Del. Eric Brooks (R), Del. Chuck Horst (R)

    Topics:

    Food Dyes, Ultra-Processed Foods

    Review details
  • Mississippi

    HB 1006 - Ban on Lab-Grown Meat

    Signed on

    Prohibits the maufacture, sale, or distribution of food from cultured animal cells. Effective July, 1, 2025, violations may include fines, jail time, or business license suspension.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Bill Pigott (R)

    Co-Sponsor:  Rep. Lester Carpenter (R)

    Topics:

    Lab-Grown Meat

    Review details

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