Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
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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Releasing the MAHA Report

On May 22, the Presidential Commission to MAHA released its assessment report identifying the root causes of 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.

  • Texas

    SB 379 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott
    Sponsors:

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

    This bill prohibits the use of SNAP benefits to purchase candy or sugary drinks. On August 4th, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved Governor Greg Abbott’s request for a similar restriction.

    Review details
  • Texas

    SB 261 - Lab-Grown Meat Ban

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott
    Sponsors:

    Sen. Charles Perry (R), Sen. Kelly Hancock (R), Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R), Sen. Mayes Middleton (R), Sen. Kevin Sparks (R), Rep. Stan Gerdes (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)

    A prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption.

    Review details
  • Maine

    LD 1234 - Ban Cellular Phones in School

    Signed on by Governor Janet Mills
    Sponsors:

    Rep. Richard Campbell (R)

    Requires all Maine school boards to adopt policies by August 1, 2026, regulating student use of phones during the school day.

    Review details
  • Nevada

    SB 444 - School Electronic Communication Device Discipline

    Signed on by Governor Joe Lombardo
    Sponsors:

    Senate Education Committee

    Requires education boards of trustees to implement a progressive scale of disciplinary actions for violations of pre-existing school cell phone ban and expands definitions.

    Review details
  • Texas

    SB 314 - Ban on Certain Additives in School Meals

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott
    Sponsors:

    Sen. Bryan Hughes (R), Sen. Carol Alvarado (D), Sen. Molly Cook (D), Sen. Bob Hall (R), Sen. Borris Miles (D), Sen. Royce West (D), Rep. Caroline Harris Davila (R)

    Governor Greg Abbott signed a Senate bill prohibiting certain food additives in free and subsidized school meals.

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