Prevent the future capture and breeding of whales for public display so they remain in natural habitats and free from abuse and exploitation.

Suzan K. DelBene · Washington · Democratic

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Commitment kind: outcome. Promised action: Support and advance legislation to prevent the capture and breeding of whales for public display.. Promised outcome: Whales remain in their natural habitats and are free from abuse and exploitation connected to public display captivity.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. Official House press release from Rep. Suzan DelBene on the 2026 reintroduction of the SWIMS Act during her federal House service for Washington's 1st District.

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“Whales and dolphins are treasures to the Pacific Northwest, and they belong in the wild,” said DelBene . “Scientific evidence shows that when these majestic animals are kept in captivity, they suffer significant distress and shorter life spans. This legislation would prevent the capture and breeding of whales for public display to ensure they remain in their natural habitats and free from abuse and exploitation.”

DelBene said the SWIMS Act would prevent the capture and breeding of whales for public display and keep them in natural habitats.

DelBene, Dexter Introduce Legislation to Stop Future Capture, Breeding of Whales for Public Display | U.S. House of Representatives
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