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.

  • Colorado

    HB 1135 - Communication Devices in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Jared Polis

    Requires Colorado schools to adopt and post policies by July 1, 2026, outlining rules and exceptions for student device use during the school day to promote focused learning enviroments.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Mary Bradfield (R), Rep. Meghan Lukens (D), Sen. Lisa Frizell (R), Sen. Janice Marchman (D), Rep. Matthew Martinez (D), Rep. Jacque Phillips (D), Rep. Katie Stewart (D), Rep. Jennifer Bacon (D), Rep. Shannon Bird (D), Rep. Kyle Brown (D), Rep. Sean Camacho (D), Rep. Monica Duran (D), Rep. Regina English (D), Rep. Eliza Hamrick (D), Rep. Mandy Lindsay (D), Rep. Tisha Mauro (D), Rep. Julie McCluskie (D), Rep. Karen McCormick (D), Rep. Manny Rutinel (D), Rep. Tammy Story (D), Rep. Alex Valdez (D), Sen. Judith Amabile (D), Sen. Matt Ball (D), Sen. Jeff Bridges (D), Sen. Lisa Cutter (D), Sen. Cathy Kipp (D), Sen. Larry Liston (R), Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D), Sen. Dylan Roberts (D)

    Review details
  • Louisiana

    EO-25-052 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Jeff Landry

    Governor Jeff Landry signed an Executive Order to request a waiver to restrict the purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy with SNAP benefits. On August 4, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved the request.

    Review details
  • Iowa

    HF 782 - Student Device Use

    Signed on by Governor Kim Reynolds

    Requires Iowa schools to adopt policies limiting student use of personal electronic devices during school hours by July, 1, 2025, and revise emergency plans to align with these rules.

    Sponsors:

    House Committee on Education

    Review details
  • West Virginia

    HB 2003 - Distraction-Free Learning

    Signed on by Governor Patrick Morrissey

    Prohibits students from possessing cell phones in the classroom, with certain exemptions.

    Sponsors:

    Del. Roger Hanshaw (R)

    Review details
  • Arkansas

    SB 217 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

    This act directs the State of Arkansas to seek a waiver prohibiting the purchase of sugary drinks and candy with SNAP benefits. A similar waiver request was submitted by Gov. Sanders and approved on June 10 by USDA Secretary Rollins.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Clint Penzo (R), Rep. Mary Bentley (R)

    Review details

MAHA Around the Globe

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