SRES 393119th CongressIntroduced

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

Introduced: Sep 16, 2025

Environment & Climate

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This is a non-binding Senate resolution that designates September 25, 2025, as “National Lobster Day.” While not creating any new laws or funding, the resolution expresses the Senate’s support for recognizing the economic importance, cultural significance, and culinary appeal of lobster. It highlights lobstering as a long-standing livelihood for many families, notes ongoing sustainability efforts, and frames lobster as a symbol of American traditions and innovation. The resolution invites Americans to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Key Points

1Designates September 25, 2025, as “National Lobster Day.”
2Encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
3Includes numerous “Whereas” statements to underscore:
4- The economic role of lobstering for thousands of American families and communities.
5- The sustainability efforts and environmental stewardship within the lobster industry.
6- The nutritional benefits of lobster (lean protein, vitamins, omega-3s).
7- The cultural, historical, and regional significance of lobster (especially in New England) and its presence in American traditions and cuisine.
8- The industry’s ongoing evolution, including diversification like kelp farming.
9- Lobster’s symbolic status in American life, from holidays and inaugural dinners to art and innovation.
10States that the designation is ceremonial and intended to raise awareness and celebration, with no regulatory or funding implications.

Impact Areas

Primary: Lobster industry workers and businesses (harvesters, processors, restaurants, retailers) and communities dependent on lobstering.Secondary: Consumers and general public who may engage with lobster culture, cuisine, and sustainability messaging; tourism and hospitality sectors, particularly in New England.Additional: Educational and cultural activities around seafood sustainability, culinary traditions, and national heritage; potential marketing and promotional opportunities without creating regulatory changes.

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