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.

  • Alabama

    HB 166 - FOCUS Act

    Signed on by Governor Kay Ivey

    The FOCUS Act bans phones during school hours, requires students complete a social media safety course, and requires internet safety policies to boost focus, safety, and mental health in Alabama schools.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Leigh Hulsey (R)

    Review details
  • Tennessee

    SB 931/HB 804 - Food and Food Product Labeling

    Signed on by Governor Bill Lee

    Prohibits labeling a cell-cultured food product as meat or a meat food product. Companion bill HB 804 was substituted by SB 931.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Paul Rose (R), Sen. Janince Bowling (R), Sen. Rusty Crowe (R), Sen. Todd Gardenhire (R), Sen. Mark Pody (R), Sen. Shane Reeves (R), Rep. Rusty Grills (R), Rep. Michele Reneau (R), Rep. Lee Reeves (R), Rep. Debra Moody (R), Rep. Tim Hicks (R), Rep. Brock Martin (R), Rep. Jason Zachary (R), Rep. Dan Howell (R), Rep. Elaine Davis (R), Rep. Jake McCalmon (R), Rep. Kip Capley (R), Rep. John (R)

    Review details
  • Georgia

    HB 340 - Distraction-Free Education Act

    Signed on by Governor Brian Kemp

    The Distraction-Free Education Act requires Georgia public schools to adopt policies regulating K-8 student use of electronic devices during school and events.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Scott Hilton (R), Rep. Jan Jones (R), Rep. Houston Gaines (R), Rep. Carmen Rice (R), Rep. Carter Barrett (R), Rep. Will Wade (R), Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R)

    Review details
  • Oklahoma

    HB 1126 - Public Health and Safety

    Signed on by Governor Kevin Stitt

    Requires labeling of lab-grown meat, insect-protein, and vegetable-based meat facsimilies.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Jim Grego (R) and Sen. Roland Pederson (R)

    Review details
  • South Carolina

    SB 103 - Lab-Grown Meat Labeling

    Signed on by Governor Henry McMaster

    Amends the South Carolina code to prohibit misleading or deceptive labeling of lab-grown meat.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Wes Climer (R), Sen. Joshua Kimbrell (R), Sen. Danny Verdin (R), Sen. Matthew Leber (R), Sen. Jeff Zell (R), Sen. Everett Stubbs (R)

    Review details

MAHA Around the Globe

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