{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-collins-and-king-celebrate-national-lobster-day-2023", "Senators Collins and King Celebrate National Lobster Day 2023", "2023-09-25", "2023", "2023-09", "Independent", "Senate", "ME", "Angus S. King, Jr.", "K000383", "www.king.senate.gov", "angusking", "https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/table", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2014 U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today are celebrating Maine\u2019s lobster industry after the Senate unanimously passed their bipartisan resolution designating September 25, 2023 as \u201cNational Lobster Day.\u201d National Lobster Day recognizes the cultural, economic and environmental importance of the iconic species, which is a foundational part of Maine\u2019s economy. Senators Collins and King have sponsored similar legislation in recognition of the day annually since 2015.\n\n\u201cFor decades, Maine lobstermen and women have committed themselves to the sustainability and long-term health of our waters \u2014 because they know that one day, just like those who came before them, it will be the turn of future generations to take to these tides. The industry is not just a cornerstone of our state\u2019s economy, but is a vital component of our history, heritage, and identity,\u201d said Senators Collins and King. \u201cToday, we recognize the resiliency and success of our lobstermen and women, and the people across Maine, who wake up each day to power the fishery.\u201d\n\n\"Lobster is deeply ingrained in the heart and soul of Maine, where coastal and island communities depend on this historic industry,\" said Marianne LaCroix, Executive Director of the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative. \"National Lobster Day offers an important opportunity to celebrate our delicious, sustainably sourced product with the country, and its positive contributions to the Maine economy. We're thankful to Senator King for his ongoing support of this important occasion.\"\n\nLobster is a top economic driver for the state of Maine and, in 2022, the industry brought in over $388,000,000. Senators Collins and King have been vocal champions for the lobster industry in the U.S. Senate by pushing back against policies that could hinder future growth and successes. Late last year, Senators Collins and King secured a provision in the annual appropriations spending bill which included a regulatory reprieve to protect Maine\u2019s sustainable lobster industry from arbitrary regulations that would have been devastating for the industry.\n\nClick here to read the full resolution.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:37:48Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senators-collins-and-king-celebrate-national-lobster-day-2023"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.328672980889678, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}