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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  • Texas

    SB 379 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott

    Directs the state to seek a waiver restricting the purchase of sweetened drinks and candy with SNAP benefits. The waiver request was submitted by Governor Greg Abbott and approved by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Mayes Middleton (R), Rep. Stan Gerdes (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Sen. Bob Hall (R), Sen. Bryan Hughes (R), Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R), Sen. Angela Paxton (R), Sen. Charles Schwertner (R), Sen. Kevin Sparks (R), Rep. Jeff Barry (R), Rep. Cecil Bell (R), Rep. Keith Bell (R), Rep. Ben Bumgarner (R), Rep. Briscoe Cain (R), Rep. David Cook (R), Rep. Pat Curry (R), Rep. Jay Dean (R), Rep. Mark Dorazio (R), Rep. Paul Dyson (R), Rep. Caroline Fairly (R), Rep. James Frank (R), Rep. Gary Gates (R), Rep. Ryan Guillen (R), Rep. Sam Harless (R), Rep. Richard Hayes (R), Rep. Cole Hefner (R), Rep. Hillary Hickland (R), Rep. Janis Holt (R), Rep. Andy Hopper (R), Rep. Helen Kerwin (R), Rep. Stan Kitzman (R), Rep. Stan Lambert (R), Rep. Jeff Leach (R), Rep. Mitch Little (R), Rep. David Lowe (R), Rep. Shelley Luther (R), Rep. Don McLaughlin (R), Rep. John McQueeney (R), Rep. William Metcalf (R), Rep. Brent Money (R), Rep. Eddie Morales (D), Rep. Mike Olcott (R), Rep. Angelia Orr (R), Rep. Dennis Paul (R), Rep. Keresa Richardson (R), Rep. Nate Schatzline (R), Rep. Alan Schoolcraft (R), Rep. Joanne Shofner (R), Rep. Shelby Slawson (R), Rep. David Spiller (R), Rep. Carl Tepper (R), Rep. Steve Toth (R), Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R), Rep. Cody Vasut (R), Rep. Denise Villalobos (R), Rep. Wesley Virdell (R), Rep. Trey Wharton (R)

    Topics:

    SNAP Waivers and Reforms, Ultra-Processed Foods

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  • Texas

    SB 261 - Lab-Grown Meat Ban

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott

    Prohibits certain food additives in free and subsidized school meals.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Charles Perry (R), Rep. Stan Gerdes (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Sen. Kelly Hancock (R), Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R), Sen. Mayes Middleton (R), Sen. Kevin Sparks (R), Rep. Stan Kitzman (R), Rep. Gary VanDeaver (R), Rep. Keith Bell (R), Rep. Jay Dean (R), Rep. Trent Ashby (R), Rep. Brad Buckley (R), Rep. Ben Bumgarner (R), Rep. Cody Harris (R), Rep. Hillary Hickland (R), Rep. Lacey Hull (R), Rep. Stan Lambert (R), Rep. Terri Leo Wilson (R), Rep. John McQueeney (R), Rep. Angelia Orr (R), Rep. Katrina Pierson (R), Rep. Joanne Shofner (R), Rep. Shelby Slawson (R), Rep. Carl Tepper (R), Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R)

    Topics:

    Lab-Grown Meat

    Review details
  • Louisiana

    SB 19 - Expanded Access to Ivermectin

    Signed on by Governor Jeff Landry

    Allows pharmacists to dispense ivermectin to adults, with Louisiana Department of Health oversight and liability protections.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Michael Fesi (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Beryl Amedee (R), Rep. Josh Carlson (R), Rep. Dewith Carrier (R), Rep. Kimberly Coates (R), Rep. Phillip Devillier (R), Rep. Kellee Dickerson (R), Rep. Kathy Edmonston (R), Rep. Peter Egan (R), Rep. Gabe Firment (R), Rep. Dodie Horton (R), Rep. Jacob Landry (R), Rep. Danny McCormick (R), Rep. Charles Owen (R), Rep. Rodney Schamerhorn (R), Rep. Roger Wilder (R)

    Topics:

    Medical Freedom

    Review details
  • Maine

    LD 1234 - Ban Cellular Phones in School

    Signed on by Governor Janet Mills

    Requires all Maine school boards to adopt policies by August 1, 2026, regulating student use of phones during the school day.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Richard Campbell (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • Florida

    HB 1105 Sections 16 and 30 - Restricting Cell Phone Use in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Ron DeSantis

    Restricts student cell phone use statewide in elementary and middle schools, allows exceptions for medical and educational needs, and launches a pilot to study full-day bans in high schools with a report due in 2026.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Kincart Jonsson (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Shane Abbott (R), Rep. Omar Blanco (R), Rep. James Buchanan (R), Rep. Michael Owen (R), Rep. Dana Trabulsy (R), Rep. Susan Valdes (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details

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