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.
Latest action (9 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10774, as indicated by its title, would aim to change existing laws, specifically the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act. The stated purpose of these changes is to ban the taking, importing, exporting, and breeding of certain types of whales and dolphins for the purpose of public display. The full details of which specific cetaceans are covered, and what "public display" entails under this bill, are not yet publicly available as the bill text has not been published.
This legislation would directly affect entities involved in the breeding, acquisition, or display of cetaceans for public entertainment. It could also impact conservation efforts and research that currently involve such animals. The general public's access to seeing certain marine mammals in captivity would also be a potential area of effect.
The bill is currently in the initial stages of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Suzan DelBene. Following its introduction, it would typically be referred to a relevant committee for review, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially voted upon. If it passes out of committee, it would then proceed to the full House for consideration. The bill has not yet moved beyond its introduction.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 9, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10774 do?
- H.R. 10774, as indicated by its title, would aim to change existing laws, specifically the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act. The stated purpose of these changes is to ban the taking, importing, exporting, and breeding of certain types of whales and dolphins for the purpose of public display. The full details of which specific cetaceans are covered, and what "public display" entails under this bill, are not yet publicly available as the bill text has not been published. This legislation would directly affect entities involved in the breeding, acquisition, or display of cetaceans for public entertainment. It could also impact conservation efforts and research that currently involve such animals. The general public's access to seeing certain marine mammals in captivity would also be a potential area of effect. The bill is currently in the initial stages of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Suzan DelBene. Following its introduction, it would typically be referred to a relevant committee for review, where it could be debated, amended, and potentially voted upon. If it passes out of committee, it would then proceed to the full House for consideration. The bill has not yet moved beyond its introduction.
- Has H.R. 10774 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Oct 2026, H.R. 10774 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10774?
- H.R. 10774 was sponsored by Rep. Suzan DelBene [D-WA1] (Democrat-WA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10774?
- Introduced (9 Oct 2026).
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