U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SR905: A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
Status: Introduced, September 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:
III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 905 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 24, 2026 Mr. King (for himself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Reed , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Markey , Ms. Warren , Ms. Hassan , and Mr. Scott of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating September 25, 2026, 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 …
Sponsors
- King, Angus (I) · primary sponsor
- Collins, Susan (R)
- Blumenthal, Richard (D)
- Murphy, Christopher (D)
- Jack Reed (D, SD-RI)
- Whitehouse, Sheldon (D)
- Markey, Edward (D)
- Warren, Elizabeth (D)
- Margaret Hassan (D, SD-NH)
- Scott, Rick (R)
Latest actions
- : Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008-5009)
- : Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008-5009)
Subjects: Seafood, Commemorative events and holidays, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Food industry and services
Common questions
- What is SR905?
- SR905 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
- What is the status of SR905?
- Introduced as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008-5009) (September 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR905?
- King, Angus (I), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR905?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-re/905
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