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.

HR10774 was introduced on 2026-10-09 and referred to the Committees on Natural Resources and Agriculture. The bill amends the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Animal Welfare Act to ban the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans (whales, dolphins, porpoises) for public display. This targets marine parks, aquariums, and zoos that feature live cetacean shows. The bill is in an early legislative stage with 23 cosponsors, all Democrats, indicating limited bipartisan momentum. No funding is authorized; the bill imposes regulatory prohibitions. The primary operators of cetacean display facilities, such as SeaWorld, are privately held (SeaWorld was taken private in 2021). Other facilities are typically non-profit or municipal. No publicly traded company derives a material portion of revenue from cetacean display. The bill's passage probability is low given its early stage and narrow scope. Even if enacted, the compliance burden would fall on private entities, not public markets. Investors should note the bill as a regulatory signal but no actionable market impact exists.