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[HHS @HHSGov]

This week, @SecKennedy traveled to McKenzie, North Dakota for a Regenerative Agriculture roundtable hosted on Black Leg Ranch — a 6th generation, 17,000-acre regenerative ranch.

Joined by @SecretaryBurgum, @SenJohnHoeven, @GovArmstrong, and @RepFedorchak, with @SenKevinCramer moderating, the discussion focused on how regenerative farming can rebuild healthy soil, support family farms, and produce healthier food for Americans.

[HHS Rapid Response @HHSResponse]

Medicaid dollars should go toward caring for vulnerable Americans, not lining the pockets of fraudsters.

Under @POTUS and @SecKennedy’s leadership, HHS is cracking down on fraud, waste, and abuse, protecting taxpayer dollars, and ensuring Medicaid serves those who truly need it.

[HHS @HHSGov]

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[HHS @HHSGov]

America's healthcare system should reward keeping people healthy, not just treating them when they're sick. Under @POTUS' leadership, HHS and @CMSGov are modernizing Medicare to put patients first.

✅ Prioritizing prevention and primary care
✅ Expanding access to preventive services
✅ Cracking down on duplicate billing and waste
✅ Lowering out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients

[HHS @HHSGov]

Under President Trump’s leadership, the Administration is establishing new government-wide standards to prevent the misuse of synthetic DNA and other biotechnology tools.

Working with @NIST and @USDA, HHS will help ensure synthetic biology suppliers meet rigorous, independently verified screening standards — safeguarding scientific innovation while reducing the risk of dangerous biological research.

[Director Michael Kratsios @mkratsios47]

Today, we released the National Policy for Nucleic Acid Synthesis Screening to protect American biotechnology innovation while reducing the risk of misuse.

This policy establishes a new, government-wide screening requirements for synthetic DNA and the equipment used to make it. It will ensure companies selling nucleic acid sequences and synthesis equipment know their customers and prevent the malicious use of these materials and tools.

This policy strengthens our Nation’s biosecurity posture by establishing rigorous U.S. government-wide procurement screening and physical security standards for synthetic biology. It replaces outdated “self-attestation” systems with robust, independent verification. It creates a dynamic, SI-powered screening layer that assesses the biological risk from nucleic acid sequences, allowing the U.S. to anticipate and prevent malicious use and help stop dangerous gain-of-function research.

@NIST will issue rigorous new screening standards and @HHSGov and @USDA will certify synthetic biology providers. Together, these measures will strengthen American biosecurity, safeguard responsible innovation, and establish a global standard for safe and transparent synthetic biology tools and research.

[U.S. FDA @FDA]

For the 95% of rare disease patients still without an approved treatment, FDA is working for you.

Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas shares how FDA is transforming rare disease drug development through the new Rare Disease Framework Initiative. Because every family deserves answers, action, and hope. https://t.co/HgMjUNqF0a

[U.S. FDA @FDA]

New infant formula data. Proposed nutrient updates. Our ongoing commitment to America’s babies.

FDA is sharing Operation Stork Speed testing results and proposing changes to some infant formula nutrient requirements.

Explore the data and weigh in on the proposal: https://t.co/eS9OfvOLCp

[HRSA @HRSAgov]

Rural hospitals provide health care closer to home. Learn more about HRSA’s efforts to strengthen rural health care and support access to essential services:
https://t.co/1bBMzFAsFp

[Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT @ONC_HealthIT]

This just in! 📰 @DeptVetAffairs and @DeptofWar have officially joined #TEFCA, expanding secure, timely health information exchange for America’s veterans and warfighters. Read the press release: https://t.co/q25aWqHEs2 #PatientAccess #DataLiquidity #HealthIT @HHSGov

[ACF @ACFHHS]

Thanks to the leadership of @NC_Governor, North Carolina is the 39th state to end the “orphan tax.” Now, the state will preserve federal benefits for foster youth.

Just 11 more states to go!

[The White House @WhiteHouse]

It's dangerous to go alone! Take this 🇺🇸

[Secretary Kennedy @SecKennedy]

Recovery is possible, and faith can be a powerful part of the journey. At Sheepgate in Colfax, Iowa, I saw firsthand how faith-based recovery programs are helping Americans overcome addiction and rebuild their lives.

[ACF @ACFHHS]

When @ACF_Adams looks back on his time leading ACF, he hopes to see three lasting changes.

✅ A home for every child, with foster homes ready and waiting for kids who need them.
✅ An end to the orphan tax so foster youth can keep their Social Security survivor benefits.
✅ Less red tape so federal resources can reach the front lines.

More on Heritage Explains: https://t.co/ULxJVptq5b

[HHS @HHSGov]

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[HHS @HHSGov]

Prescription drug prices are falling at the fastest rate in over 60 years. Prices are down 4.5% year over year—the largest decline since 1963.

Thanks to @POTUS, https://t.co/VJRkL6hPhG and most-favored-nation pricing are helping make medications more affordable for Americans.

[HHS Rapid Response @HHSResponse]

❌ OUT: Petroleum-based artificial dyes
✅ IN: Real food and fewer additives

Thank you @POTUS and @SecKennedy!

[HHS Rapid Response @HHSResponse]

Thanks to @POTUS and @SecKennedy, school meals across America seeing a MAJOR MAHA investment👇

[HHS Rapid Response @HHSResponse]

Thanks to @POTUS, school meals are becoming HEALTHY again 👇

@SecKennedy: “The top item on school lunches has been POP TARTS and PASTRIES and DONUTS. We’re now changing that and taking those things OFF the menu.”

[HHS Rapid Response @HHSResponse]

Last week, @SecKennedy was in Grand Rapids, Michigan promoting a simple but powerful idea. Improving hospital food will:

🤕 Improve recoveries
😃 Increase staff and patient morale
❤️ Deliver long term health benefits

[Energy and Commerce Committee @HouseCommerce]

🚨 $50 BILLION for rural health care.

Thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts, rural America is getting the investment it has long deserved: 🧵