FUNKE FROMMEYER INTRODUCES SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 61

Establishing the Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force

FRANKFORT, KY (Feb. 19, 2025)—Sen. Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer filed a concurrent resolution to establish the Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force. The task force aims to integrate the principles of President Trump’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) national focus to improve health outcomes across the commonwealth.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 61 recognizes Kentucky's urgent need to address rising rates of chronic diseases, obesity, and other preventable health conditions through better nutrition, increased physical activity, and public health initiatives. It supports policies that enhance access to fresh, nutritious foods, improve health education, and align agricultural and health policies to promote well-being.

“Our health is our greatest asset, and it's time we take bold steps to reclaim it,” said Funke Frommeyer. “With some of the highest obesity and chronic disease rates in the nation, Kentucky must prioritize nutrition, fitness, and smart policies that empower individuals to make healthier choices. The MAHA movement is about giving Kentuckians the tools and freedom to take charge of their well-being, and this task force is a vital step toward a healthier, stronger Commonwealth.”

The MAHA movement emphasizes improving lifestyle and dietary choices to reduce chronic diseases, a pressing issue in Kentucky where poor diet and lack of exercise contribute to some of the highest obesity rates in the nation. With approximately 74 percent of U.S. adults overweight or obese, Kentucky ranks among the highest, with 30 percent of adults and 20 percent of children aged 10-17 classified as obese.

In 2022, heart disease was the state’s leading cause of death, with a rate significantly exceeding the national average. The MAHA movement advocates for increased access to nutritious, unprocessed foods, reduced exposure to environmental toxins, and transparent, science-based health policies to improve public well-being.

The task force will:

  • encourage dietary and lifestyle changes to reduce chronic diseases,

  • expand public awareness of healthy nutrition and lifestyles,

  • reduce public exposure to environmental health risks,

  • improve public input on state health policies.

The task force will include the Kentucky General Assembly members, state health agencies, education and agriculture departments, and public health experts. It will meet monthly during the 2025 Interim and submit recommendations to the Governor and the Legislative Research Commission by December 1.

“We only have one life, and my priorities with my wellness resolution directly align with President Trump’s MAHA movement,” said Funke Frommeyer.  “I'm excited for the national attention on leading healthier lives that is good for everyone across the commonwealth.”

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Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, R-Alexandria, represents the 24th Senate District, including Bracken, Campbell, and Pendleton Counties and part of Kenton County. Frommeyer serves as vice chair of the Senate Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee and co-chair of the Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary. She is also a member of the Legislative Research Commission 2024-26 Budget Preparation and Submission, and Senate Committees on Appropriations and Revenue, Agriculture; and Families and Children. Additionally, Frommeyer is Co-Chair of Capital Projects and Bond Oversight, and Public Pension Oversight Board and Workforce Attraction and Retention Task Force member.

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