Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now one crucial step closer to governing Americas public health.

The decision will lead to a floor vote of Kennedys nomination by the entire Senate.

Medical and public health experts have long lamented Kennedys now-likely ascension to HHS chief.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at his confirmation hearing last month.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at his confirmation hearing last month.© Win McNamee/Getty Images

In one notable incident, he and other activists wereinvolved with the local anti-vaccination movementin Samoa in 2019.

In a post on X last summer, RFKindicatedhe would stop the crime of chemtrails if given the opportunity.

But these positions were not enough to deter the Republican committee members from endorsing Kennedys nomination.

ealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at a news conference at the Health and Human Services Department on April 22, 2025 in Washington, DC.

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