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EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activists
By Matthew Daly And Ali Swenson, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 10, 2026
· 6 min read
Last December, after Make America Healthy Again activists drew up a petition to get him fired, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal agenda of MAHA priorities that his agency would pursue, including protections against harmful chemicals and other hea...
Key takeaway It also reflects the EPA's relentless rollback of environmental regulations even in the face of pressure from an important voting bloc that has supported President Donald Trump.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The lack of progress on the Make America Healthy Again agenda has significant implications for San Antonio residents, who already face unique environmental health challenges. The city's proximity to industrial sites and agricultural areas puts its population at risk of exposure to harmful chemicals and pesticides. The EPA's failure to release a formal agenda on MAHA priorities may embolden local activists to push for more stringent regulations at the city or county level. In Bexar County, where San Antonio is located, there may be opportunities for local leaders to fill the regulatory void left by the EPA's inaction. As the midterm elections approach, San Antonio voters who prioritize environmental health may be swayed by candidates who pledge to take action on these issues, potentially influencing the local political landscape. The city's diverse coalition of environmental and health advocates will likely be watching closely to see how local officials respond to the EPA's stalled agenda.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Last December, after Make America Healthy Again activists drew up a petition to get him fired, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal agenda of MAHA priorities that his agency would pursue, including protections against harmful chemicals and other hea...
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