U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., on Friday became a founding member of a Senate caucus inspired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The caucus, according to a news release from Tuberville’s office, “will focus on nutrition, access to affordable, high-quality, nutrient-dense foods, creating health care transparency, and addressing the root causes of chronic diseases.”
The group’s creation came after RFK Jr. made the rounds on Capitol Hill to shore up support for his nomination.
Both Tuberville and Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., said they intend to confirm RFJ Jr. as HHS secretary.
“Earlier this week, I met with RFK Jr., President Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Like I told him, I’ve heard from young people across the country who are inspired by his message to Make America Healthy Again,” Tuberville said in a statement.
“During our meeting, Bobby and I had a great discussion about ways to make our food and health care system better. As a founding member of the Senate Make America Healthy Again Caucus, I look forward to working with my friend Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, and our colleagues to make sure our food is safe, bring transparency to vaccines and health care, and Make America Healthy Again.”
The other founding members of the Senate Make America Healthy Again Caucus are Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., Cynthia Lummis R-Wy.,, and Ron Johnson, R-Wisc.
