HB10774: SWIMS Act of 2026 Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings Act of 2026
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans for public display, and for other purposes.
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The SWIMS Act of 2026 would change federal law to ban capturing, breeding, and importing or exporting whales and dolphins for public display purposes. The bill amends two existing animal protection laws: the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act. It affects marine parks, aquariums, and other facilities that currently keep cetaceans (whales and dolphins) for entertainment or educational shows. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and is currently in the early stage of the legislative process.
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HB10774: SWIMS Act of 2026 Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings Act of 2026
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Suzan DelBene
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (25)
Maxine Dexter
Suzanne Bonamici
Salud Carbajal
Ed Case
Sean Casten