S4161119th Congress

Maverick Act

Sponsored By: Senator Tim Sheehy

Introduced

Summary

Would authorize the Secretary of the Navy to transfer three surplus F-14D Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission for preservation and public display. The transfers carry specific conditions on repairs, manuals, spare parts, liability, reversion, and compliance with export and FAA rules.

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  • U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission: Could receive three F-14D aircraft at no cost but must pay all costs for conveyance, operation, and maintenance, and must operate and maintain them in compliance with FAA limits and maintenance requirements.
  • Navy and property terms: The Navy is not required to repair or alter the aircraft before transfer. The Navy must provide maintenance and operations manuals and may transfer excess spare parts from existing Navy stock to make one plane flyable or suitable for a static display.
  • Nonprofit partners and events: The Commission may enter agreements with qualified nonprofit organizations to restore and operate the aircraft for public displays, airshows, and commemorative events, subject to additional terms to protect U.S. interests.
  • Legal and liability limits: The United States will not be liable for death, injury, loss, or damage from use of the aircraft by others. Transfers and use are subject to arms control, export, and other federal laws, and the conveyance includes a reverter if the Commission fails to meet conditions.

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Three F-14s for Huntsville museum

This bill would let the Secretary of the Navy give three surplus F-14D Tomcat aircraft (Bureau Numbers 164341, 164602, 159437) to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama by conditional deed of gift. The transfer would cost the United States nothing; the Commission would pay all conveyance, operation, and maintenance costs. The Navy would not be required to repair or alter the aircraft before transfer and would provide maintenance manuals and spare parts only if they are F-14D specific, the Navy has the rights to provide them, and spare parts would come only from existing Navy stock and only enough to make one aircraft flyable or suitable for a static display. The planes must have no capability to launch or release weapons, the Commission would have to follow FAA limits and maintenance requirements, and it could not transfer the aircraft without the Secretary's prior approval. If the Commission fails to follow the conditions, ownership would revert immediately to the United States. The transfer and use would be subject to arms‑control, export, and related laws, and the United States would not be liable for injury or damage from use by anyone other than the United States.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Tim Sheehy

MT • R

Cosponsors

  • Mark Kelly

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 3/23/2026

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