Expressing support for the designation of September 25, 2017, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill: 115-hres-536
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2]
Introduced: 2017-09-25
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Food industry and services

Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Seafood
Latest action: action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Summaries:
action_date: 2017-09-25
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Encourages the observance of National Lobster Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.</p>

tv_txt: IV 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 536 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 25, 2017 Mr. Poliquin (for himself and Ms. Pingree ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 25, 2017, as National Lobster Day .

Whereas the American lobster is recognized around the world as a prized and flavorful culinary delicacy; Whereas lobster fishing 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 lobster fishing and processing; Whereas, with approximately 150,000,000 pounds of lobster landed each year in the United States, at an annual value of more than $500,000,000, lobster represents one of the most valuable catches in the United States; Whereas foreign markets for lobster from the United States are booming, with export values having nearly tripled since 2005; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621; Whereas responsible lobstering practices beginning in the 1600s have created one of the most sustainable fisheries in the world; Whereas 2017 marks the 145th anniversary of lobster conservation efforts in the United States, starting with a Maine law banning the harvest of egg-bearing females; Whereas, throughout history, United States Presidents have served lobster at their inaugural celebrations and state dinners with international leaders; Whereas lobster is an excellent, versatile source of lean protein that is low in saturated fat and high in vitamin B12; Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in the late summer; Whereas the preservation and long distance transportation of lobster meat was first achieved 175 years ago with the advent of a canning process; Whereas lobster has become a culinary icon, with the lobster roll featured at the 2015 World Food Expo in Milan, Italy; and Whereas lobster is enjoyed at casual beach-side lobster boils and also revered as a delicacy at fine dining restaurants: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives encourages the people of the United States to observe National Lobster Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.