Putting Tribal Sovereignty
The “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) Strategy Report, released by the White House in September 2025, outlines a comprehensive national initiative aimed at reducing rates of childhood chronic disease in the United States. The report identifies four primary areas of concern (poor diet, chemical exposure, lack of physical activity/chronic stress, and overmedicalization) and proposes targeted actions to reduce their impacts on childhood chronic disease.
These actions include reforms to food safety, healthcare practices, environmental policies, and scientific research, with an emphasis on utilizing artificial intelligence. The strategy also includes efforts to eliminate harmful substances, e.g., artificial dyes and preservatives, from the food supply and promote healthier dietary options through partnerships with the food industry.
This analysis focuses on the strategy’s potential impacts to Tribally owned agricultural operations. The strategy has not yet been implemented. If there are Tribal consultations scheduled on these items, IFAI will update this report to include that information.