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

Select an item below to learn more about MAHA's impact across the country.

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Find more details about how MAHA legislation is making a difference across the nation.
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  • Texas

    SB 314 - Ban on Certain Additives in School Meals

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott

    Prohibits certain food additives in free and subsidized school meals.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Bryan Hughes (R), Rep. Caroline Harris Davila (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Sen. Carol Alvarado (D), Sen. Molly Cook (D), Sen. Bob Hall (R), Sen. Borris Miles (D), Sen. Royce West (D)

    Topics:

    Ultra-Processed Foods, Food Dyes

    Review details
  • Delaware

    SB 69 - Ban on Red Dye 40 in School Foods

    Signed on by Governor Matt Meyer

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

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Eric Buckson (R), Rep. Jeff Hilovsky (R), Rep. Bryan Shupe (R)

    Co-Sponsors: 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)

    Topics:

    Food Dyes, Ultra-Processed Foods

    Review details
  • Tennessee

    HB 134 - Ban on Red 40 in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Bill Lee

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

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Elaine Davis (R), Sen. Janice Bowling (R)

    Co-Sponsors: 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), Sen. Mark Pody (R), Sen. Mark Pody (R), Sen. Heidi Campbell (D), Sen. Ed Jackson (R)

    Topics:

    Food Dyes, Ultra-Processed Foods

    Review details
  • Nebraska

    LB 140 - School Phone Policy

    Signed on by Governor Jim Pillen

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

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Rita Sanders (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • Nebraska

    LB 246 - Ban on Lab-Grown Meat Sales

    Signed on by Governor Jim Pillen

    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.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Barry Dekay (R)

    Topics:

    Lab-Grown Meat, Food Package Labeling

    Review details

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