Senate’s MAHA caucus readies legislation as RFK Jr. is confirmed
SUMMARY
The Senate’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus, formed to advance the policy goals of newly confirmed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is preparing a legislative package focused on nutrition, regenerative farming, and dietary reform. Founded by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), the caucus seeks to shift health policy away from pharmaceuticals and toward preventive strategies centered on food and lifestyle choices. Marshall emphasized the need for urgency in advancing the MAHA agenda but did not specify a timeline for introducing legislation. The caucus gained significant traction during Kennedy’s confirmation process, with senators acknowledging a surge of public support from MAHA advocates who flooded their offices with calls and emails. This movement prioritizes soil health, whole foods, and exercise as key factors in national wellbeing. With Kennedy now confirmed, the MAHA Caucus is poised to play a major role in reshaping health policy debates in Congress.
