

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
3 in 4
Three in four Americans are already compromised, quietly living with at least one chronic illness.
One-quarter
One-quarter of the nation's youth are trapped in an escalating epidemic of chronic childhood allergies.
40%
Forty percent of the U.S. population is dangerously close to becoming diabetic or prediabetic.

Take Back Your Health Tour
We have created a nationwide movement. Follow along as Secretary Kennedy’s embarks on a nation‑wide Take Back Your Health Tour to experience firsthand the powerful, grassroots momentum sweeping the country.
Beyond the tour, keep up to date with the state and local legislation driving our bold Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda into real, lasting policy.
Explore the Tour
Select an item below to learn more about MAHA's impact across the country.
State and Topic Filter
Use the drop-down menus to filter the list by state and/or topic of interest.
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Texas
SB 379 - SNAP Waiver
Signed on by Governor Greg AbbottDirects 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 AbbottProhibits 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
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Louisiana
SB 19 - Expanded Access to Ivermectin
Signed on by Governor Jeff LandryAllows 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
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Maine
LD 1234 - Ban Cellular Phones in School
Signed on by Governor Janet MillsRequires 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
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Florida
HB 1105 Sections 16 and 30 - Restricting Cell Phone Use in Schools
Signed on by Governor Ron DeSantisRestricts 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
MAHA Around the Globe
We Are Winning

The MAHA agenda has been making strides in combating chronic disease in America. The data is clear. We are improving the lives of our communities and children, and on our way to Make American Healthy Again.
42 States
Forty-two states have implemented legislation advancing the MAHA agenda.
23 Waivers
Twenty-three SNAP food waivers signed, limiting purchase of unhealthy food items.
40%
Forty percent of the U.S. food and beverage industry has committed to removing artificial dyes from their food.
$1.8 Billion
HHS has redirected $1.8 billion per year to combat the childhood chronic disease epidemic.
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.
Making Our Children Healthy Again
Updating the Dietary Guidelines
Strengthening Rural Health
Curbing Psychiatric Overprescribing
Advancing Nutrition Education
Tackling the Autism Epidemic
Lowering Prescription Drug Prices
Overhauling the GRAS Standard
Industry Commitments
Related Initiatives
Eat Real Food
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans reestablish food—not pharmaceuticals—as the foundation of health and reclaim the food pyramid as a tool for nourishment and education.
Get Active
President Trump and Secretary Kennedy are driving the "Take Back Your Health" initiative to combat chronic disease by encouraging Americans to Get Active, Eat Real Food, and Live Real Life.