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.

  • Delaware

    SB 69 - Ban on Red Dye 40 in School Foods

    Signed on by Governor Matt Meyer
    Sponsors:

    Sen. Eric Buckson (R), Rep. Jeff Hilovsky (R), Rep. Bryan Shupe (R), Sen. Stephanie Hansen (D), Sen. Gerald Hocker (R), Sen. Kyra Hoffner (D), Sen. Elizabeth Lockman (D), Sen. Brian Pettyjohn (R), Sen. Marie Pinkney (D), Sen. Bryant Richardson (R), Sen. David Wilson (R), Rep. Stephanie Bolden (D), Rep. William Bush (D), Rep. Kerri Harris (D), Rep. Sherae'a Moore (D), Rep. DeShanna Neal (D), Rep. Melanie Ross Levin (D), Rep. Kamela Smith (D), Rep. Kimberly Williams (D)

    This act prohibits schools from serving or selling any foods containing Red dye 40, a petroleum-based dye.

    Review details
  • Tennessee

    HB 134 - Ban on Red 40 in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Bill Lee
    Sponsors:

    Rep. Elaine Davis (R), Rep. Michele Reneau (R), Rep. Rebecca Alexander (R), Rep. Dan Howell (R), Rep. Sabi Kumar (R), Rep. G.A. Hardaway (D), Rep. Brock Martin (R), Rep. Jeff Burkhart (R), Rep. Bryan Terry (R), Rep. Monty Fritts (R), Rep. Jeremy Faison (R), Rep. Susan Lynn (R), Rep. Chris Todd (R), Rep. David Hawk (R)

    Requires public and charter schools to prohibit food and beverages with Red dye 40.

    Review details
  • Nebraska

    LB 140 - School Phone Policy

    Signed on by Governor Jim Pillen
    Sponsors:

    Sen. Rita Sanders (R)

    Requires all Nebraska public school boards to adopt policies limiting student use of phones, with exceptions.

    Review details
  • Nebraska

    LB 246 - Ban on Lab-Grown Meat Sales

    Signed on by Governor Jim Pillen
    Sponsors:

    Sen. Barry Dekay (R)

    Prohibits sale of lab-grown meat in Nebraska, classifies it as adulterated food and deceptive trade. Updates food laws to restrict labeling and enforce penalties.

    Review details
  • Florida

    SB 700, Section 32 - Florida Bans Fluoride in Drinking Water

    Signed on by Governor Ron DeSantis
    Sponsors:

    Sen. Keith Truenow (R)

    Florida will ban the use of certain additives (including fluoride) in its public water system as part of the Florida Farm Bill.

    Review details

MAHA Around the Globe

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