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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Releasing the MAHA Report

On May 22, the Presidential Commission to MAHA released its assessment report identifying the root causes of 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.

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  • Indiana

    EO 25-59 - Promoting the Health and Wellness of Students

    Signed on by Governor Mike Braun

    The Indiana Secretary of Education will create programs and recommendations to help students stay active, eat nutritious food, learn through enterprise, and use technology responsibly.

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  • Idaho

    HB 109 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Brad Little
    Sponsors:

    Sen. Ben Toews (R), Rep. Jordan Redman (R), Sen. Cindy Carlson (R), Sen. Daniel Foreman (R), Sen. Todd Lakey (R), Sen. Brandon Shippy (R), Sen. Tammy Nichols (R)

    Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 109, which aims to prohibit candy and soda from Idaho’s food assistance program. On June 10, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved Idaho’s waiver request to implement this prohibition.

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  • Idaho

    SB 1211 - Ivermectin Access

    Signed on by Governor Brad Little
    Sponsors:

    Sen. Cindy Carlson (R), Rep. Joe Alfieri (R), Sen. Daniel Foreman (R), Rep. Rob Beiswenger (R), Sen. Phil Hart (R), Rep. Judy Boyle (R), Sen. Josh Keyser (R), Rep. Tanya Burgoyne (R), Sen. Josh Kohl (R), Rep. Lucas Cayler (R), Sen. Brian Lenney (R), Rep. Jaron Crane (R), Sen. Ben Toews (R), Rep. Barbara Ehardt (R), Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld (R), Rep. Kyle Harris (R), Rep. Elaine Price (R), Rep. Cornel Rasor (R), Rep. Heather Scott (R), Rep. Bruce Skaug (R), Rep. Steve Tanner (R), Rep. Tony Wisniewski (R), Rep. Dale Hawkins (R)

    Adds to Section 37-135 to the Idaho Code, allowing the sale and purchase of ivermectin without a prescription or healthcare consultation.

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  • Arizona

    HB 2484 - Responsible Tech Use in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Katie Hobbs
    Sponsors:

    Rep. Beverly Pingerelli (R), Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R), Rep. Matt Gress (R), Rep. Laurin Hendrix (R), Rep. Aaron Marquez (D)

    This bill requires schools to restrict student phone and social media use during class, with exemptions for focused learning with clear rules for tech and parent contact.

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  • Arizona

    HB 2164 - Arizona Healthy Schools Act

    Signed on by Governor Katie Hobbs
    Sponsors:

    Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R), Rep. Selina Bliss (R), Rep. Lisa Fink (R), Rep. John Gillette (R), Rep. Consuelo Hernandez (D), Rep. Teresa Martinez (R), Rep. James Taylor (R), Rep. Julie Willoughby (R), Rep. Justin Wilmeth (R), Sen. Hildy Angius (R), Sen. Janae Shamp (R)

    The Arizona Healthy Schools Act prohibits public schools in Arizona from serving or selling ultra-processed foods with certain additives, including food dyes, to students.

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MAHA Around the Globe

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