U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Headquarters: Washington, D.C.

Financial Indicators: With an annual budget of approximately $1.3 trillion, HHS is one of the largest federal departments. It supports an array of services, including Medicare and Medicaid, alongside significant health services and research initiatives.

Important Events

• Under the leadership of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., HHS has launched 'Operation Stork Speed' aimed at enhancing the safety of infant formula through stricter protocols and innovations in infant nutrition.
• The 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative seeks to eliminate synthetic petroleum-based dyes from the American food supply, a measure supported by the Consumer Brands Association.
• HHS authorized the FDA to issue Emergency Use Authorizations for animal drugs against New World Screwworm, safeguarding the nation's livestock and food supply.

Company Plans

• As part of Operation Stork Speed, HHS is collaborating with manufacturers to bolster the production of safe infant formula.
• Future plans include expanding public health research, enhancing healthcare accessibility, and increasing the efficiency of health services delivery nationwide.
• HHS is addressing health risks linked to ultra-processed foods to improve public health outcomes.
• Led by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the department is conducting the 'Take Back Your Health' tour, focusing on public health, dairy farming, infant formula safety, and addiction recovery.
• The department has updated dietary guidelines advocating for whole milk and full-fat dairy products.

Modified: 2026/06/26