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119-s-3899119th Congress

Maverick Act

Sponsored By: Senator Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

Introduced

Summary

Transfers F-14 Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission for preservation and public display. This bill would let the Secretary of the Navy convey one or more F-14s by sale, gift, loan, or other means and attach terms such as demilitarization, indemnification, and limits on future disposition.

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  • The U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville could receive one or more F-14s and would be responsible for all conveyance, compliance, operation, and maintenance costs. The transfer is at no cost to the federal government.
  • The Secretary may require demilitarization and other conditions and may restrict how the aircraft are later used or sold.
  • The Commission may contract with qualified nonprofit organizations to restore and operate the aircraft for public display, airshows, and commemorative events to preserve naval aviation heritage.

*It would not cost the federal government because the Commission must cover conveyance and upkeep costs.*

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Transfer of F-14 Tomcats to museum

This bill would let the Secretary of the Navy transfer one or more F-14 Tomcat aircraft now held by the Navy or Department of Defense to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. Transfers could be by sale, gift, loan, or other means and would convey all U.S. rights in the planes. The Secretary would be able to set terms, such as requiring demilitarization, indemnification, or limits on future use. The Commission would be allowed to work with qualified nonprofit groups to restore and operate the planes for public display, airshows, and commemorative events. The transfer would be at no cost to the United States, and the Commission would pay all conveyance, compliance, operation, and maintenance costs.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

MT • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]

    AZ • D

    Sponsored 2/24/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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