Prohibits the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of orcas, beluga whales, false killer whales, and pilot whales for public display.

The Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings Act of 2026, or SWIMS Act of 2026, amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of orcas, beluga whales, false killer whales, and pilot whales for public display. The bill also prohibits exporting these cetaceans except for transport to a marine mammal sanctuary or for release to the wild. The legislation reflects findings that these species suffer in captivity and should not be subject to restraint for public display.

Prohibits the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of orcas, beluga whales, false killer whales, and pilot whales for public display.

The Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings Act of 2026, or SWIMS Act of 2026, amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of orcas, beluga whales, false killer whales, and pilot whales for public display. The bill also prohibits exporting these cetaceans except for transport to a marine mammal sanctuary or for release to the wild. The legislation reflects findings that these species suffer in captivity and should not be subject to restraint for public display.