S4161119th Congress

Maverick Act

Sponsored By: Senator Tim Sheehy

Passed Senate

Summary

Conveys three surplus F-14D Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. The transfer is a conditional deed of gift and requires the jets be demilitarized so they cannot launch or release munitions. The Navy is not required to repair or alter the aircraft before transfer. The Commission must pay conveyance and upkeep costs, may receive maintenance manuals and excess spare parts if it reimburses the Navy at fair market value, and must follow FAA, export, and arms control laws or ownership can revert to the United States. The United States is not liable for injury, loss, or damage from use of the aircraft by anyone other than the United States after conveyance.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

F-14 Tomcat jets for Huntsville museum

If enacted, the Navy would give three surplus F-14D Tomcat jets to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. The transfer would be by deed of gift at no cost to the United States, and the Commission would pay all transfer, upkeep, and compliance costs. The jets would have no combat ability and would need to meet FAA limits and U.S. export, sanctions, and security laws. The Navy would not repair the jets but would provide F-14D manuals it can share and excess spare parts to make one jet flyable or complete a static display, with any Navy-stock parts repaid at fair market value; no further parts or support would be provided. The Commission would need prior Navy approval to sell or transfer the jets; if rules are broken or approval is not obtained, the aircraft would revert to the United States, which would have the right to immediate possession. After transfer, the United States would not be liable for injuries or damage from non-federal use.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Tim Sheehy

MT • R

Cosponsors

  • Mark Kelly

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 3/23/2026

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