III 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 393 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 16, 2025 Mr. King (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Collins , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Reed , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Scott of Florida , and Mr. Markey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2025, as National Lobster Day .

Whereas lobstering has served as an economic engine and family tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from catching, processing, or serving lobsters; Whereas lobster is a prized and versatile seafood delicacy, celebrated for its unique flavor, tender texture, and ability to enhance a diverse range of culinary creations, from classic dishes to innovative new recipes; Whereas the lobster industry employs people of all ages year-round, and many harvesters begin fishing as children and stay in the industry for their entire working lives; Whereas the lobster industry has spearheaded sustainability measures for more than 150 years, ensuring the health of the lobster stock and the marine environment; Whereas consumers are looking to add more sustainable seafood to their diets, and more people are enjoying lobster at home; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621, and lobster continues to be a mainstay during many other holiday traditions; Whereas lobster harvesters are evolving and diversifying their businesses to help maintain the health of the ocean, including through kelp farming, which absorbs carbon dioxide from seawater; Whereas throughout history, Presidents of the United States have served lobster at their inaugural celebrations and state dinners with international leaders; Whereas lobster is a versatile source of lean protein that is low in saturated fat and high in vitamin B12; Whereas lobster is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for heart health and preventing heart disease, lowering blood pressure, and improving the overall function of blood vessels; Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in late summer; Whereas the Unicode Consortium added a lobster to its emoji set in 2018 in recognition of the popularity of the species around the world; Whereas lobsters have inspired artists in the United States and throughout the world for hundreds of years; Whereas lobsters have been, and continue to be, used as mascots for sports teams; Whereas lobster inspires innovation of all kinds beyond the culinary realm, including skincare, fertilizer, robotics, and biodegradable golf balls; Whereas countless people in the United States enjoy lobster rolls, grilled lobster tails, and lobster bakes to celebrate summer, from beaches to backyards and from fine-dining restaurants to lobster shacks; Whereas lobster is a cornerstone of New England’s cultural identity, serving as a major tourist attraction and boost to the region’s economy; and Whereas lobster is a staple on the menus of beloved restaurants across the United States, and in kitchens across the United States, bringing families and friends together: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates September 25, 2025, as National Lobster Day ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.