# 119-sres-905: A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".

119-sres-905, A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME); status passed_senate (as of 2026-10-03).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-905
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2026-09-24
- Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-03

## Summary

**Designates September 25, 2026 as National Lobster Day** to highlight the cultural, economic, and environmental role of lobsters and the lobster industry. It encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. The resolution notes that thousands of U.S. families earn livelihoods from catching, processing, or serving lobster, points to the industry's long history of sustainability and diversification such as kelp farming, and highlights lobster's nutritional value and place in American culinary and civic traditions.

## Cosponsors (9)

- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] (D-NH), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-sres-801: A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.
- 119-sres-755: A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.
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## Sources
- [119-sres-905 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/905)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-905 (as of 2026-10-03).