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

    SNAP Waiver

    Approved on by Governor Ron DeSantis

    USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved Governor Ron DeSantis’ request for a waiver to restrict the purchase of soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts with SNAP benefits.

    Sponsors:

    Gov. Ron Desantis

    Topics:

    SNAP Waivers and Reforms, Ultra-Processed Foods

  • Oregon

    EO 25-09 - Personal Electronic Device Policy for School Districts

    Signed on by Governor Tina Kotek

    Aims to improve student educational outcomes and mental wellbeing across the state by prohibiting cell student phone use during the school day in Oregon’s K-12 public schools.

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • North Carolina

    HB 959 - Act to Promote Internet Safety and to Provide Social Media Literacy in Instruction in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Josh Stein

    Requires school boards to implement an Internet Safety policy, provide instruction on the negative effects of social media, and prohibit wireless communication during instructional time.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Brian Biggs (R), Rep. Hugh Blackwell (R), Rep. James Dixon (R)

    Co-Sponsors:  Rep. Joe Pike (R), Rep. Kyle Hall (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • Vermont

    HB 480, Section 17 - Cell Phone and Social Media Use in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Phil Scott

    Directs the Vermont Secretary of Education to develop a model policy prohibiting student use of cell phones at school from arrival to dismissal, with certain exceptions. Each school board will be required to adopt this policy or a more stringent policy.

    Sponsors:

    House Committee on Education

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • New Hampshire

    HB 2, Section 141:455 - Cell Phone Use Policy

    Signed on by Governor Kelly Ayotte

    Requires school boards and chartered public schools to adopt and annually review policies prohibiting student use of cell phones and other personal communication devices during the school day, with exceptions for medical needs, disabilities, and language-access accommodations.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Kenneth Weylet (R), Rep. Keith Erf (R), Rep. Jess Edwards (R), Rep. Dan McGuire (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details

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