Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. joined Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) in launching “Make Oklahoma Healthy Again.”
The campaign has been described as an effort promoting “common-sense health policies, medical freedom, and a return to personal responsibility,” KOCO News 5 reported.
Kennedy said during a press conference that Oklahoma currently ranked 47th in the country for health.
In January, Oklahoma State Senator Dusty Deevers (R) introduced six bills to “Make Oklahoma Healthy Again,” including those to refuse vaccines, expand health education, prohibit direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising, hold drug companies liable for damages, and protect consumers’ access to information about ingredients used in medications.
“The MAHA agenda is one of the most positive developments in American politics and has a clear mandate from the voters,” Deevers said upon introducing the bills. “These bills aim to improve the health of Oklahomans by increasing quality, transparency, accountability, decentralization, and freedom in health and medical care.”
The Oklahoma effort comes on the heels of Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) signing the “Make Texas Healthy Again” bill.
Kennedy celebrated the bill’s signing, thanking Abbott for his “leadership on this MAHA bill,” and called on governors “across the nation to join us in our pursuit to Make America Healthy Again.”
The bill, Senate Bill 25, sets requirements for physical activity during the school day, food labeling, and nutrition education.
“I named SB 25 as a priority of mine because making Texas healthy again is the perfect way to ensure Texans can capitalize on our bright future,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said earlier this year. “The commonsense reforms included in SB 25 highlight how important nutrition and exercise are in maintaining overall health. By promoting exercise and educating the public about how damaging ultra-processed foods can be, we can make a positive difference in Texans’ lives.”
