The nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is extremely concerning given his stance on many health and science issues. He has frequently engaged in efforts to challenge and undermine well-supported scientific views, such as promoting anti-vaccine positions and suggesting that HHS should focus on chronic disease over infectious disease. As the department that oversees CDC, HRSA, NIH, FDA, and other health-related agencies that are responsible for addressing the many health threats facing this nation, HHS requires leadership with relevant experience and the proven ability to trust and follow science, which simply is not Mr. Kennedy.

Urge your Senators to prioritize the public’s health and safety in the nomination process and reject the nomination of Mr. Kennedy.