The Confirmation Process Continues!
On March 13, the Senate Committee on Health, Labor, and Pensions voted to advance Dr. Martin Makary and Dr. Jay Battacharya through their committee for full Senate confirmation. Dr. Makary passed with a 14-9 vote and Dr. Battacharya with a 12-11 vote. We highlighted their testimony for you in last week's edition! You can look at last week’s newsletter for this and more by clicking here.
Another nominee also moved forward with his testimony before the Senate Committee on Finance. On March 13, Dr. Mehmet Oz testified to rave reviews. You can watch the full hearing here. Dr. Oz is a Professor Emeritus at NY Presbyterian-Columbia Medical Center and has won nine Daytime Emmy® Awards for “The Dr. Oz Show.” He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and obtained a joint MD and MBA from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Wharton Business School.
Oz is the author of eight New York Times Best-Sellers, including the “YOU: The Owner’s Manual” series, and was the founder of Hearst magazine, “The Good Life.”
In 2003, Dr Oz founded Healthcorps, which emulates the Peacecorps by putting energetic recent college graduates into high schools nationwide to teach diet, fitness, and mental resilience. He has raised $100 million to help 3 million teens with this nationwide program.
In addition to belonging to every major professional society for heart surgeons, Dr. Oz has been named Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, Forbes’ most influential celebrity, Esquire magazine’s 75 Most Influential People of the 21st Century, a Global Leader of Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum, Harvard’s 100 Most Influential Alumni, AARP 50 Influential People Over 50, and received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star.
Dr. Oz resides in Pennsylvania with his wife, Lisa Oz, and is a proud father of four and grandfather of five children.
There’s A Lot of Wins Out of HHS!
This week has been a testament to everything Robert F. Kennedy promised he would do - the Department of Health and Human Services is committed to MAHA, and it shows! https://x.com/SecKennedy/status/1899978028530249881
Kennedy held a roundtable with MAHA moms this past week to discuss getting healthy, nutritious food into the bellies of our precious kids! What did they discuss? Among the topics, they talked about how Secretary Kennedy has already met with leading packaged food companies about removing food dyes from their products, directed the FDA to reform their standards, announced an intention to ensure the US leads the world in the production of healthy baby formula, and vowed to provide nutritious foods to lower-income children through the SNAP Program. It was the first of what will be many more roundtable discussions as the MAHA Commission works to make America Healthy Again from inside the government. MAHA moms are crucial to our movement, and there is no force more powerful on earth than these women protecting all of our kids!
Also this week, Secretary Kennedy announced that he has directed the FDA Commissioner to explore potential rulemaking to revise its Substances Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Final Rule. This will enhance the FDA’s oversight of ingredients considered to be GRAS and bring transparency to American consumers. Senator Kennedy said of the initiative:
“For far too long, ingredient manufacturers and sponsors have exploited a loophole that has allowed new ingredients and chemicals, often with unknown safety data, to be introduced into the U.S. food supply without notification to the FDA or the public,” said Secretary Kennedy. “Eliminating this loophole will provide transparency to consumers, help get our nation’s food supply back on track by ensuring that ingredients being introduced into foods are safe, and ultimately Make America Healthy Again.”
To watch the official message from Secretary Kennedy on X, click here.
Legislation YOU Need to Know About
MAHA has been busy, and so have all of you! One of the most important things we can do as a grassroots group of passionate activists is lobby our state and local governments to ensure that the MAHA Agenda is solidified at the state level. Our new legislative tool, located here, has a list of bills we are mobilizing around. You can use this tool to track legislation in your state, contact your lawmakers, and more!
You may have seen some of the stunning testimony on social media this week, where young filmmaker and activist Grace Price testified in front of the TX Senate in favor of a bill to preclude SNAP funds from being used to purchase junk food. At the same time, the American Heart Association lobbied AGAINST it! This exchange perfectly encapsulates why it is more important than ever for YOU to get involved. Watch the startling footage here. MAHA Action is proud to partner with organization End Chronic Disease as we continue to build an unstoppable movement committed to Making America Healthy Again.
Arizona -
HB2164: VERDICT: MAHA SUPPORTS
The Arizona Healthy Schools Act, effective from the 2026-2027 school year, bans schools in federally funded meal programs from serving or selling ultra-processed foods on campus during school hours. These foods include those with additives like potassium bromate, propylparaben, titanium dioxide, brominated vegetable oil, and specific food dyes (e.g., Yellow 5 and 6, Blue 1 and 2, Green 3, Red 3 and 40). The Department of Education will oversee compliance through a certification form and a public list of compliant schools. Parents can still provide these foods to their kids. The law targets childhood obesity and exposure to harmful additives, aiming to enhance student health and nutrition.
The MAHA “Why?” MAHA supports this bill. The Arizona Healthy Schools Act represents a meaningful step towards promoting healthier eating habits and reducing the risks associated with ultra-processed foods in schools. This bill prioritizes student health and nutrition by prohibiting the sale of foods with harmful additives and setting a clear pathway for compliance. It addresses critical concerns such as childhood obesity and the negative impact of synthetic additives while still allowing parents the flexibility to provide alternative options. The long-term benefits of this legislation will contribute to better health outcomes for students, making it a positive move for public health and wellness.
New York -
A01908: VERDICT: MAHA SUPPORTS
This bill requires healthcare providers to give patients detailed vaccine information at least 48 hours before administration. Providers must share information on the vaccine’s safety, benefits, risks, and potential side effects, a full list of ingredients from the manufacturer, the CDC’s excipient summary, and instructions on reporting adverse events. The bill amends public health law to ensure patients are fully informed about vaccines, enhancing transparency and awareness of potential risks before receiving immunizations.
The MAHA “Why?” MAHA supports this bill. It emphasizes transparency and informed consent, ensuring patients are fully educated about vaccines before receiving them. Mandating that healthcare providers disclose detailed vaccine information, including risks, benefits, ingredients, and potential side effects, empowers individuals to make well-informed decisions about their health. This approach will increase patient awareness and foster trust in the healthcare system by prioritizing transparency and patient autonomy. The requirement to provide this information 48 hours in advance further ensures that patients have enough time to consider their options, aligning with principles of informed consent and patient rights.
Iowa -
SF394: VERDICT: MAHA STRONGLY OPPOSES
This Iowa bill offers legal protection to pesticide manufacturers and users registered with the EPA by creating a defense against civil lawsuits. It deems a pesticide label legally sufficient under state law if it is either directly approved by the EPA, complies with the latest FIFRA human health assessment, or matches the EPA’s carcinogenicity classification. Meeting any of these federal standards shields manufacturers and users from tort liability related to state warning requirements, aligning Iowa’s standards with EPA guidelines for consistency.
The MAHA “Why?” MAHA strongly opposes this bill as it shields foreign pesticide companies like Bayer and ChemChina from accountability rather than prioritizing public health, environmental safety, and consumer protection. By granting pesticide manufacturers legal immunity based on EPA-approved labeling, this legislation severely limits the ability of individuals to seek justice for harm caused by pesticide exposure. Given Monsanto's history of legal battles over toxic products like Roundup, this bill appears to be more about corporate protection than genuine safety standards. Regulatory approval does not equate to absolute safety, especially when industry influence over agencies like the EPA is well-documented. Transparency, independent oversight, and the right to legal recourse must precede corporate immunity.
Tennessee -
HB0809/SB0527: VERDICT: MAHA STRONGLY OPPOSES
These are identical bills, one in the State House and one in the State Senate. Like the Iowa bill, this Tennessee bill reduces the liability of pesticide manufacturers and sellers in civil lawsuits over labeling issues. If a pesticide is registered with both the Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture and the EPA under FIFRA, and its label was EPA-approved at the time of sale, they are protected from product liability claims, including failure to warn lawsuits. This shield does not apply if the pesticide violates state or federal regulations. Effective immediately upon passage, the law aims to protect companies by recognizing EPA-approved labels as a sufficient legal defense.
The MAHA “Why?” MAHA strongly opposes this bill as it shields foreign pesticide companies like Bayer and ChemChina from accountability rather than prioritizing public health, environmental safety, and consumer protection. By granting pesticide manufacturers legal immunity based on EPA-approved labeling, this legislation severely limits the ability of individuals to seek justice for harm caused by pesticide exposure. Given Monsanto's history of legal battles over toxic products like Roundup, this bill appears to be more about corporate protection than genuine safety standards. Regulatory approval does not equate to absolute safety, especially when industry influence over agencies like the EPA is well-documented. Transparency, independent oversight, and the right to legal recourse must precede corporate immunity.
LEGISLATIVE WIN!
Texas - SB25 “Make Texas Healthy Again!” SB25 has passed in Texas! Senate Bill 25, by Sen. Lois Kolkhorst, requires food labels to warn Texas consumers which ingredients are banned in other countries starting in 2027. SB 25 also requires daily physical education for students from kindergarten to eighth grade and prohibits the removal of recess, physical education, and sports practice for disciplinary reasons. Additionally, the bill requires nutrition education for students in Texas high schools and institutions of higher learning, along with updated nutrition training for all Texas physicians, medical residents, nurses, physician assistants, and medical students.
SB 25 establishes a nutrition advisory council at the Department of State Health Services, focusing on metabolic health, functional medicine, and chronic disease.
LEGISLATIVE LOSS
Georgia—SB144 - SB144, like the other pesticide bills above, has passed in Georgia. It shields foreign pesticide companies like Bayer and ChemChona from accountability for harm rather than prioritizing public health, environmental safety, and consumer protection. There’s still time to call the Governor and demand that he VETO this bill when it arrives on his desk. Keep your eyes peeled for more communication with ways you can help. For more coverage, read here.
MAHA Around the Nation (And Beyond!)
We have our traveling shoes on, and our CEO, Del Bigtree, is traveling the country (and even Canada!) with the help of our amazing events team. We are spreading the message of MAHA far and wide! Here’s where we have been and where we are headed next.
Natural Products Expo West - March 6th: Del Bigtree spoke on a panel with Calley Means and Vani Hari titled "State of Supplements: Navigating the MAHA Age - An Insider's Take." Meanwhile, the MAHA events team at the booth focused on outreach and engaging with expo vendors and attendees, including associations, manufacturers, and distributors. The goal was to introduce MAHA, discuss its challenges, share the solutions it offers, and emphasize the importance of open communication to enhance health standards and practices within the industry.
National Citizens Inquiry Canada - March 8th: In a powerful and moving presentation, MAHA CEO Del Bigtree testified to the real story between vaccines and autism. In a gripping 2 hour long discussion, he covered all of the facts, all of the fiction, and the message of hope that MAHA is bringing not just to the United States but to the world. If you haven’t seen this yet, stop what you are doing and give it a long, serious listen.
SXSW - March 9th: Del participated in the MAHA Next Talk panel alongside Calley Means and Brigham Buhler. He discussed MAHA’s initiatives, how to drive change moving forward, and the importance of bringing together both political parties to unite American culture around health.
What’s on the Horizon?
Battle for Your Frontal Lobe - Will You be Made Whole?
March 27-29th in Phoenix, Arizona
MAHA will have an exhibition booth, and Del Bigtree will speak on March 29th. If you are in the area, come by and say hello, and wear your MAHA Swag!
April 11-13th in San Diego, CA
MAHA will have an exhibition booth, and Del Bigtree will be the headlining speaker. Please consider supporting this important event and visiting us if you attend.
The MAHA Podcast is Taking the Internet By Storm!
We have been delivering some of the best interviews in the MAHA Universe on the MAHA Podcast. In addition to our debut with Dr. Robert Redfield, we interviewed Dr. Robert Malone, Marla Maples, and the brave Senator Ron Johnson. You can find the podcast on all of your favorite streaming platforms, like YouTube and X, and on audio platforms like Spotify and Apple Podcast!
On our latest episode…
Is our healthcare system broken? No, it’s rigged.
America’s healthcare system isn’t failing—it’s doing exactly what it was designed to do: keep you paying, keep you sick, and keep the profits flowing.
In this eye-opening episode of The MAHA Podcast, Del Bigtree sits down with Brigham Buhler, a former pharmaceutical sales insider turned healthcare whistleblower. What he reveals exposes the dark underbelly of the insurance and pharmaceutical industries—and how they profit off your sickness while keeping real solutions out of reach.
Visit our social media accounts to find shareable clips and more!
As you can see, MAHA Action has been busy! Please forward this newsletter to your friends to keep them updated. Together, we can Make America Healthy Again, and you are a crucial piece of the puzzle.
Stay tuned for the next edition of Well Sourced, and as always, MAHA onwards!
