Health food improvements acted under the current administration:

This table provides a comprehensive overview of both the public health initiatives and policies aimed at improving dairy safety concerning MAP bacteria.

Here’s a list of primary sources that support the information provided in the combined table about public health initiatives and the management of MAP bacteria in milk production:

Primary Sources on Dietary Guidelines and Health Improvements

1. USDA and HHS Release Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025

   • USDA Press Release

2. Make America Healthy Again Actions Taken by the Trump Administration

   • Official USDA Website

3. Updates to the School Nutrition Standards

   • USDA Food and Nutrition Service

4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans: What's New

   • Dietary Guidelines - NCBI

Primary Sources on MAP Bacteria and Johne's Disease

1. Johne's Disease Control and Eradication Reference Guide

   • APHIS Reference Guide

2. MAP, Johne's Disease and the Microbiome

   • PMC Article

3. Johne's Disease in Livestock

   • USDA APHIS Information

4. Mycobacterium avium Subspecies paratuberculosis Drives Innate Immune Response

   • Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Lesser-Known Improvements in Public Health and Economy Under Current Administrations

While many of current administrations high-profile actions like major tax cuts or Operation Warp Speed are widely discussed, here are some lesser-known policies and reforms from his first term (2017-2021) and the early days of his second term (2025-present) that positively impacted public health and the economy. These often involved regulatory changes, funding shifts, or niche reforms that flew under the radar but contributed to affordability, access, and growth. I've focused on those with measurable effects, such as cost reductions or efficiency gains.

Public Health Improvements

• Food Pyramid Reclassification (2026): The USDA and HHS, under influence from RFK Jr., released updated dietary guidelines flipping the traditional food pyramid to prioritize proteins, whole grains, fresh vegetables, and healthy fats while urging reductions in ultra-processed foods and added sugars. This aims to combat chronic illnesses like obesity and diabetes by promoting "real food" consumption, potentially lowering long-term healthcare costs.
• Right to Try Act (2018): Allowed terminally ill patients faster access to experimental drugs by bypassing some FDA bureaucracy, building on existing programs but reducing red tape; this expanded options for those with limited time, with the FDA approving nearly all prior requests but making the process more patient-friendly.
• Opioid Epidemic Funding (2018-2020): Secured $6 billion in new federal funding to combat the opioid crisis, supporting treatment programs, prevention, and law enforcement efforts, which contributed to a slight decline in overdose deaths before the pandemic.
• Hospital Price Transparency Rules (2019): Required hospitals to publicly post their standard charges online, aiming to empower consumers with price information to shop for better deals, potentially driving down costs through competition and reducing surprise billing.
• Telemedicine Funding Expansion (2017-2020): Increased federal support for telemedicine services, making remote medical consultations more accessible, especially in rural areas, which improved healthcare delivery efficiency and reduced barriers during early COVID responses.
• Drug Importation from Canada (2020): Authorized states to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada, introducing competition to U.S. pharmaceutical pricing and potentially saving consumers billions in medication costs.
• Short-Term Health Plans Expansion (2018): Extended short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans to up to 364 days (renewable for 36 months), offering premiums about one-third of Obamacare plans, increasing affordable options for individuals without employer coverage.
• Association Health Plans for Small Businesses (2018): Allowed small employers to form groups for collective bargaining on health insurance, leading to double-digit premium savings and more generous coverage, treating them like large businesses for regulatory purposes.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangements (2019): Enabled employers to fund tax-advantaged accounts for workers to buy individual health policies, cutting administrative costs, enhancing plan portability, and stabilizing insurance markets.
• Section 1332 State Waivers (2018-2020): Approved waivers allowing states to redirect Obamacare funds toward high-risk pools, resulting in premium drops of up to 19.8% in participating states without added federal spending.
• Medicaid Work Requirements (2018-2020): Implemented in nine states for able-bodied adults, encouraging employment or training to prioritize aid for the most vulnerable, addressing incentives in Medicaid funding structures.

Economy Improvements

• H-1B Visa Reforms (2020): Raised minimum salary requirements for H-1B visas to the 90th percentile for skilled workers, narrowed "specialty occupation" definitions, and increased enforcement to prevent displacement of American workers, boosting wages in tech and protecting domestic jobs.
• Energy Deregulation (2017-2020): Rolled back environmental regulations to boost oil and gas production, leading to record highs in output, net exporter status for the U.S., and stabilized coal employment, lowering energy costs and supporting manufacturing.
• Banking Regulatory Relief (2018-2020): Raised the asset threshold for strict oversight from $50 billion to $250 billion, reduced stress test frequency, and eased leverage rules, making lending easier for mid-sized banks and contributing to stock market gains without major instability.
• Tax Code Adjustments Beyond Headlines (2017): In the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, increased the standard deduction (reducing itemizers), capped state/local tax deductions, and limited mortgage interest benefits, simplifying taxes for many middle-class families and indirectly curbing high-tax state spending.
• Labor Force Participation and Income Gains (2017-2019): Continued pre-existing trends but achieved record-low unemployment for minorities (e.g., Black and Hispanic rates at historic lows) and raised real median household income by about 9% to $68,703, with gains tied to deregulation and tax incentives.

These items often built on or modified existing frameworks rather than creating entirely new programs, which may explain why they're less publicized. Impacts varied by state and sector, but data shows tangible benefits like lower premiums, higher wages in targeted areas, and increased access to services.