For questions about the Honey Integrity Act, please contact Doug Koltermann, WHPA Legislative Committee Chair at dougkoltermann@gmail.com
In March 2025, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced the Honey Integrity Act to protect domestic honey producers and commercial beekeepers from being undercut by counterfeit foreign honey imports. Senator Tuberville’s legislation builds on his previous efforts to protect our domestic producers and increase healthier food options for consumers.
“Honey is one of nature’s greatest antioxidants, providing many wonderful health benefits,” said Senator Tuberville. “America’s beekeepers and honey producers work tirelessly to ensure that we have access to pure, quality honey. But sadly, the lack of uniform standards is creating loopholes that foreign honey producers are increasingly exploiting. Our honey producers deserve a level playing field, and Americans deserve to know exactly what they’re putting in their bodies. I’m proud to introduce this legislation to secure our nation’s honey industry, support our domestic beekeepers and increase food transparency for Americans.”
Senator Tuberville’s legislation would instruct the FDA to create a standard identity for honey and require the HHS Secretary to report enforcement against adulterated/misbranded honey to Congress. AgriPulse first reported on the bill’s introduction.
Complete text of the bill can be found here. U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-FL-17) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) are leading the companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What to do:
Please send a simple letter to your Representative and Senators in Washington D.C. Please use the 2025 Honey Integrity Act SAMPLE LETTER. This letter can be emailed directly to your U.S. Congressmen and Senators’ offices. After sending the letter(s) please follow up with a call to their offices and politely ask if they received your letter and have they decided to co-sponsor the Honey Integrity Act. Also ask if they or their staff have any questions you can answer. This legislation needs to become law.
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