The American Herbal Products Association recognized as its 2024 Herbal Champion Bill Richardson, whose accomplishments in a public service career of more than 30 years included being a key House sponsor when Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act in 1994.
AHPA Honors Bill Richardson As Herbal Champion
Richardson’s accomplishments in public service career of more than 30 years included being a key House sponsor of DSHEA passed in 1994. AHPA also makes Hero, Leadership, Insight, Diversity, Environment and Impact awards at annual meeting.

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