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RFK Jr. Names New Members to Powerful Health Panel Whose Work He Has Blocked
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new members to the United States Preventive Services Task Force on March 14, 2026. The task force provides recommendations on clinical preventive services including screenings and vaccinations. Kennedy, who serves as Secretary of Health and Human Services, has authority to appoint members to the panel. The specific names and backgrounds of the appointees and the previous work Kennedy blocked were not detailed in the provided text.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/well/rfk-jr-uspstf-panel-health.html
