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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  • Nebraska

    SNAP Waiver

    Target Implementation Date:

    USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved Governor Jim Pillen’s request for a waiver to restrict the purchase of soda, soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy with SNAP benefits. Nebraska became the first state approved for this type of waiver.

    Topics:

    SNAP Waivers and Reforms, Ultra-Processed Foods

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  • Alaska

    HB 57, Article 5 - Wireless Telecommunications Device Policy

    Requires each school district to adopt a policy that regulates the possession and use of nonschool-issued wireless telecommunications devices during regular school hours, including lunch and passing periods.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. William Fields (D)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Andrew Josephson (D), Rep. Calvin Schrage (N), Rep. Ashley Carrick (D), Rep. Alyse Galvin (N), Rep. Genevieve Mina (D), Sen. Loki Tobin (D), Sen. William Wielechowski (D), Sen. Forrest Dunbar (D), Sen. Scott Kawasaki (D), Sen. Robert Yundt (R), Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson (D), Sen. Jesse Kiehl (D), Sen. Catherine Giessel (R), Sen. Matt Claman (D), Sen. Mike Cronk (R), Sen. Bert Stedman (R), Sen. Donald Olson (D), Sen. Jesse Bjorkman (R), Sen. Kelly Merrick (R), Sen. Gary Stevens (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • Louisiana

    HR 3 - Study Banning Harmful Additives in School Foods

    Urges the Louisiana Department of Education to study the feasibility and cost of banning certain harmful additives in public school foods and to recommend healthier options.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Michael Echols (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Beryl Amedee (R), Rep. Kathy Edmondston (R)

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  • Virginia

    EO 25-55 - Reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test in the Commonwealth's Public Schools

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    Directs the Virginia Department of Education to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools by the 2026–27 school year and create a task force to support statewide implementation aligned with physical education standards

    Sponsors:

    Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R)

    Topics:

    Physical Fitness

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