Kennedy faces criticism over vaccine policy at House budget hearings
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced sharp criticism over his vaccine policies during two House committee hearings about the health department's budget. Kennedy defended his health agenda while lawmakers questioned his approach to vaccines.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared before House lawmakers to defend the health department's proposed budget and faced tough questions about his vaccine policies.
Kennedy focused his remarks on nutrition and food safety changes rather than vaccines. "We're ending the era of federal policies that fueled the chronic disease epidemic and replacing them with policies that put the health of Americans first," Kennedy told the committee.
Lawmakers criticized Kennedy's vaccine stance, which has faced public opposition and legal challenges since he took office. Kennedy has previously clashed with critics during congressional hearings and could face more confrontations over his policies.
The hearings come as Kennedy's vaccine policy changes have hit legal roadblocks. His administration has pushed to reduce federal involvement in vaccine recommendations and requirements.
Kennedy tried to steer the conversation toward what he calls wins in fighting chronic diseases through better nutrition standards and food safety rules.
Kennedy oversees health policies that affect vaccines, food safety, and disease prevention for all Americans. His decisions could change how the government handles public health emergencies and childhood immunizations.
More budget hearings are expected as Congress reviews the health department's spending plans and Kennedy's policy changes.
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