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A resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "National Lobster Day".

USA119th CongressSRES-393| Senate 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution officially designates September 25, 2025, as "National Lobster Day" to recognize the significant contributions of the lobster industry. The Senate encourages the people of the United States to observe this day through appropriate ceremonies and activities, celebrating lobster's economic, cultural, and culinary importance. This designation aims to highlight the industry's multifaceted value to the nation. The resolution acknowledges lobstering as a vital economic engine and a long-standing family tradition, supporting thousands of livelihoods across the nation. It highlights lobster as a prized and versatile seafood delicacy, celebrated for its unique flavor, tender texture, and nutritional benefits, including being a source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the industry's commitment to sustainability , with over 150 years of measures ensuring healthy lobster stocks and marine environments, and notes its cultural significance from historical lore to its role in New England's identity.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-293
A resolution designating September 25, 2019, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-742
A resolution designating September 25, 2022, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-335
A resolution designating September 25, 2021, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-819
A resolution designating September 25, 2024, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-351
A resolution designating September 25, 2023, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-221
A resolution designating September 25, 2017, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-688
A resolution designating September 25, 2020, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-599
A resolution designating September 25, 2018, as "National Lobster Day".
Sep 16, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652-6653: 3)
Sep 16, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652)
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 16, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652-6653: 3)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-293
    A resolution designating September 25, 2019, as "National Lobster Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-742
    A resolution designating September 25, 2022, as "National Lobster Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-335
    A resolution designating September 25, 2021, as "National Lobster Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-819
    A resolution designating September 25, 2024, as "National Lobster Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-351
    A resolution designating September 25, 2023, as "National Lobster Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-221
    A resolution designating September 25, 2017, as "National Lobster Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-688
    A resolution designating September 25, 2020, as "National Lobster Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-599
    A resolution designating September 25, 2018, as "National Lobster Day".


  • September 16, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652-6653: 3)


  • September 16, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652)


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 16, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652-6653: 3)

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A resolution designating September 25, 2025, as "National Lobster Day".

USA119th CongressSRES-393| Senate 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
This resolution officially designates September 25, 2025, as "National Lobster Day" to recognize the significant contributions of the lobster industry. The Senate encourages the people of the United States to observe this day through appropriate ceremonies and activities, celebrating lobster's economic, cultural, and culinary importance. This designation aims to highlight the industry's multifaceted value to the nation. The resolution acknowledges lobstering as a vital economic engine and a long-standing family tradition, supporting thousands of livelihoods across the nation. It highlights lobster as a prized and versatile seafood delicacy, celebrated for its unique flavor, tender texture, and nutritional benefits, including being a source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Furthermore, the resolution emphasizes the industry's commitment to sustainability , with over 150 years of measures ensuring healthy lobster stocks and marine environments, and notes its cultural significance from historical lore to its role in New England's identity.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-293
A resolution designating September 25, 2019, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-742
A resolution designating September 25, 2022, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-335
A resolution designating September 25, 2021, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-819
A resolution designating September 25, 2024, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-351
A resolution designating September 25, 2023, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-221
A resolution designating September 25, 2017, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-688
A resolution designating September 25, 2020, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-599
A resolution designating September 25, 2018, as "National Lobster Day".
Sep 16, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652-6653: 3)
Sep 16, 2025
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652)
Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 16, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 16, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652-6653: 3)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-293
    A resolution designating September 25, 2019, as "National Lobster Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-742
    A resolution designating September 25, 2022, as "National Lobster Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-335
    A resolution designating September 25, 2021, as "National Lobster Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-819
    A resolution designating September 25, 2024, as "National Lobster Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-351
    A resolution designating September 25, 2023, as "National Lobster Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-221
    A resolution designating September 25, 2017, as "National Lobster Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-688
    A resolution designating September 25, 2020, as "National Lobster Day".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-599
    A resolution designating September 25, 2018, as "National Lobster Day".


  • September 16, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652-6653: 3)


  • September 16, 2025
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652)


  • September 16, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 16, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • September 16, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6652-6653: 3)
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (9)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Rick Scott (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

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  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysFood industry and servicesSeafood