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Kennedy Backs Voluntary Junk-Food TV Ad Ban, Sanders Says

4/23/2026

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced support for a U.S. junk-food TV ad ban and said he prefers it to be voluntary for food companies.
Senator Bernie Sanders noted that surgeon-general nominee Casey Means also backs the proposed ban.
Food, beverage and restaurant firms spend nearly $14 billion annually on U.S. ads, most of which promote unhealthy products and have drawn fierce backlash from major manufacturers.

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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced support for a U.S. junk-food TV ad ban and said he prefers it to be voluntary for food companies.
Senator Bernie Sanders noted that surgeon-general nominee Casey Means also backs the proposed ban.
Food, beverage and restaurant firms spend nearly $14 billion annually on U.S. ads, most of which promote unhealthy products and have drawn fierce backlash from major manufacturers.