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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  • 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)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • 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), Rep. Lacey Hull (R)

    Co-Sponsors: 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. 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) 

    Topics:

    Food Package Labeling, Nutrition Education, Physical Fitness, Food Dyes

    Review details
  • Texas

    SB 379 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott

    Instructs schools to ban student use of personal devices during the school day, with exceptions for medical or IEP needs.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Mayes Middleton (R), Rep. Stan Gerdes (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Sen. Bob Hall (R), Sen. Bryan Hughes (R), Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R), Sen. Angela Paxton (R), Sen. Charles Schwertner (R), Sen. Kevin Sparks (R), Rep. Jeff Barry (R), Rep. Cecil Bell (R), Rep. Keith Bell (R), Rep. Ben Bumgarner (R), Rep. Briscoe Cain (R), Rep. David Cook (R), Rep. Pat Curry (R), Rep. Jay Dean (R), Rep. Mark Dorazio (R), Rep. Paul Dyson (R), Rep. Caroline Fairly (R), Rep. James Frank (R), Rep. Gary Gates (R), Rep. Ryan Guillen (R), Rep. Sam Harless (R), Rep. Richard Hayes (R), Rep. Cole Hefner (R), Rep. Hillary Hickland (R), Rep. Janis Holt (R), Rep. Andy Hopper (R), Rep. Helen Kerwin (R), Rep. Stan Kitzman (R), Rep. Stan Lambert (R), Rep. Jeff Leach (R), Rep. Mitch Little (R), Rep. David Lowe (R), Rep. Shelley Luther (R), Rep. Don McLaughlin (R), Rep. John McQueeney (R), Rep. William Metcalf (R), Rep. Brent Money (R), Rep. Eddie Morales (D), Rep. Mike Olcott (R), Rep. Angelia Orr (R), Rep. Dennis Paul (R), Rep. Keresa Richardson (R), Rep. Nate Schatzline (R), Rep. Alan Schoolcraft (R), Rep. Joanne Shofner (R), Rep. Shelby Slawson (R), Rep. David Spiller (R), Rep. Carl Tepper (R), Rep. Steve Toth (R), Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R), Rep. Cody Vasut (R), Rep. Denise Villalobos (R), Rep. Wesley Virdell (R), Rep. Trey Wharton (R)

    Topics:

    SNAP Waivers and Reforms, Ultra-Processed Foods

    Review details
  • Texas

    HB 1481 - Ban on Cell Phone Use in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott

    Instructs schools to ban student use of personal devices during the school day, with exceptions for medical or IEP needs.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Caroline Fairly (R), Sen. Charles Creighton (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Jared Patterson (R), Rep. James Talarico (D), Rep. Brad Buckley (R), Rep. Ann Johnson (D), Rep. Daniel Alders (R), Rep. Jeff Barry (R), Rep. Cecil Bell (R), Rep. Keith Bell (R), Rep. Salman Bhojani (D), Rep. Greg Bonnen (R), Rep. John Bucy (D), Rep. Ben Bumgarner (R), Rep. Angie Button (R), Rep. Sheryl Cole (D), Rep. David Cook (R), Rep. Philip Cortez (D), Rep. Tom Craddick (R), Rep. Pat Curry (R), Rep. Aicha Davis (D), Rep. Jay Dean (R), Rep. Mano DeAyala (R), Rep. Erin Gámez (D), Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez (D), Rep. Linda Garcia (D), Rep. Gary Gates (R), Rep. Stan Gerdes (R), Rep. Charlie Geren (R), Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D), Rep. Robert Guerra (D), Rep. Ryan Guillen (R), Rep. Sam Harless (R), Rep. Cody Harris (R), Rep. Richard Hayes (R), Rep. Cole Hefner (R), Rep. Ana Hernandez (D), Rep. Lacey Hull (R), Rep. Helen Kerwin (R), Rep. Ken King (R), Rep. Stan Kitzman (R), Rep. Suleman Lalani (D), Rep. Stan Lambert (R), Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R), Rep. Jeff Leach (R), Rep. Oscar Longoria (D), Rep. Janie Lopez (R), Rep. Ray Lopez (D), Rep. AJ Louderback (R), Rep. John Lujan (R), Rep. Christian Manuel (D), Rep. Armando Martinez (D), Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer (D), Rep. Don McLaughlin (R), Rep. John McQueeney (R), Rep. William Metcalf (R), Rep. Morgan Meyer (R), Rep. Terry Meza (D), Rep. Brent Money (R), Rep. Joseph Moody (D), Rep. Penny Morales Shaw (D), Rep. Eddie Morales (D), Rep. Matt Morgan (R), Rep. Candy Noble (R), Rep. Mike Olcott (R), Rep. Tom Oliverson (R), Rep. Angelia Orr (R), Rep. Dennis Paul (R), Rep. Mary Perez (D), Rep. Dade Phelan (R), Rep. Mihaela Plesa (D), Rep. Richard Raymond (D), Rep. Keresa Richardson (R), Rep. Jon Rosenthal (D), Rep. Nate Schatzline (R), Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (D), Rep. John Smithee (R), Rep. David Spiller (R), Rep. Carl Tepper (R), Rep. Tony Tinderholt (R), Rep. Steve Toth (R), Rep. Gary VanDeaver (R), Rep. Denise Villalobos (R), Rep. Wesley Virdell (R), Rep. Armando Walle (D), Rep. Trey Wharton (R), Rep. Terry Wilson (R), Rep. Erin Zwiener (D), Sen. Donna Campbell (R), Sen. Adam Hinojosa (R), Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R), Sen. Jose Menéndez (D), Sen. Tan Parker (R), Sen. Kevin Sparks (R), Sen. Royce West (D)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • Texas

    SB 261 - Lab-Grown Meat Ban

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott

    Prohibits certain food additives in free and subsidized school meals.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Charles Perry (R), Rep. Stan Gerdes (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Sen. Kelly Hancock (R), Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R), Sen. Mayes Middleton (R), Sen. Kevin Sparks (R), Rep. Stan Kitzman (R), Rep. Gary VanDeaver (R), Rep. Keith Bell (R), Rep. Jay Dean (R), Rep. Trent Ashby (R), Rep. Brad Buckley (R), Rep. Ben Bumgarner (R), Rep. Cody Harris (R), Rep. Hillary Hickland (R), Rep. Lacey Hull (R), Rep. Stan Lambert (R), Rep. Terri Leo Wilson (R), Rep. John McQueeney (R), Rep. Angelia Orr (R), Rep. Katrina Pierson (R), Rep. Joanne Shofner (R), Rep. Shelby Slawson (R), Rep. Carl Tepper (R), Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R)

    Topics:

    Lab-Grown Meat

    Review details

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