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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: “The President's budget requests 94 billion in discretionary…”

Featuring: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Independent | United States Secretary of Health and Human Services | National

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Presents 2026 HHS Budget to Congressional Committee

Published | Video Starts at 03:43

HHS will aggressively combat the opioid crisis, especially the spread of synthetic drugs like fentanyl. We will empower state, local and tribal leaders to create effective solutions. Second, we will address nutrition, physical activity and healthy lifestyles. The President's budget requests 94 billion in discretionary funds to support these priorities, including the Administration for a Healthy America. AHA will oversee initiatives such as Prevention Innovation Program, which targets chronic disease and childhood obesity through access to nutrition, service and physical activity and reducing dependence on medication. (03:43–03:53)

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