WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched MAHA in Action, a new interactive platform designed to showcase federal initiatives and state-led reforms driving the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) agenda under President Donald J. Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. The platform offers real-time updates on policies reshaping America’s food safety standards, public health systems, and scientific transparency.
Secretary Kennedy described the tracker as both a resource and a statement of intent: “Make America Healthy Again isn’t just a slogan—it’s a mission statement, and we’re delivering results, fast. The MAHA in Action tracker puts the wins on the map. It gives the public, the press, and policymakers real-time visibility into how we’re restoring health, integrity, and accountability to every corner of our public health agency.”
Federal and State Reforms at a Glance
The platform provides detailed insights into federal actions and state-driven policies that align with MAHA priorities. Among the most significant changes are:
- Food Safety Overhauls: Efforts are underway to remove petroleum-based dyes and harmful additives from the U.S. food supply and close the “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) loophole, which has allowed chemicals into foods without sufficient safety data.
- Vaccine and Scientific Transparency: Initiatives focus on restoring public trust through improved disclosure and oversight in vaccine safety and scientific research.
- Chronic Disease Investigations: HHS is spearheading new research into the root causes of chronic illnesses, including autism and other widespread health conditions.
State-Level Victories Since Election Day 2024
The tracker highlights recent policy changes across the country, illustrating rapid adoption of MAHA-aligned reforms:
- SNAP Restrictions: Twelve states, including Texas, Florida, and Iowa, secured USDA-approved waivers to restrict the purchase of candy, sugary drinks, and other products under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
- School Nutrition Standards: Eight states, among them Arizona, Tennessee, and Virginia, have banned synthetic dyes or specific additives from school meals.
- Product Safety Labels: Louisiana and Texas now require warning labels on items containing potentially unsafe ingredients.
- Child Health Initiatives: Twenty-two states—including New York, Oregon, and West Virginia—have imposed restrictions on cell phone use in schools to address rising concerns over students’ physical and mental well-being.
- Broader Health Measures: Additional state actions include restrictions on lab-grown meat, mandatory nutrition training for medical students, expanded access to ivermectin, removal of fluoride from public water supplies, and improvements to physical education standards.
A “Movement” Beyond Policy
The platform also features an interactive map tracking Secretary Kennedy’s MAHA Tours, highlighting regions where reforms are actively taking hold. According to Kennedy, the effort reflects growing public frustration with outdated systems: “Americans are tired of toxic food, failed science, and chronic disease becoming the norm. We’re turning the tide through bold federal action at HHS and state-driven reforms. The momentum is real, and we’re just getting started.”
With MAHA in Action serving as a central hub, the administration aims to enhance transparency and accountability while accelerating nationwide adoption of policies intended to improve long-term health outcomes.
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