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To authorize the transfer by the Secretary of the Navy to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama, of certain F-14 Tomcat aircraft.
Summary
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to transfer one or more retired F-14 Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. The aircraft may be transferred by sale, gift, loan, or other means, with terms and conditions determined by the Secretary. The bill allows the Commission to enter into agreements with qualified nonprofit organizations to restore and operate the aircraft for public display, airshows, and commemorative events to preserve naval aviation heritage. The transfer occurs at no cost to the United States, with the Commission responsible for all costs associated with conveyance, compliance with terms, and aircraft operation and maintenance.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT)
1 cosponsor
- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ)
Actions (2)
- Feb 24, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. · senate
- Feb 24, 2026 Introduced in Senate
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Full text
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
February 24, 2026
Mr. Sheehy (for himself and Mr. Kelly) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services
A BILL
To authorize the transfer by the Secretary of the Navy to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama, of certain F-14 Tomcat aircraft.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Maverick Act”.
SEC. 2. CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN AIRCRAFT FROM THE NAVY TO THE U.S. SPACE AND ROCKET CENTER COMMISSION IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA.
(a) Authority.—The Secretary of the Navy (in this section referred to as the “Secretary”) may transfer (by sale, gift, or otherwise, including by loan) to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama (in this section referred to as the “Commission”), all right, title, and interest of the United States in one or more F-14 Tomcat aircraft currently in the custody of the Department of the Navy or the Department of Defense, on such terms and conditions as the Secretary considers appropriate, which may include requirements for demilitarization and indemnification and may restrict further disposition or use.
(b) Agreements for Restoration and Operation.—The Secretary may authorize the Commission to enter into agreements with qualified nonprofit organizations for the purpose of restoring and operating aircraft transferred under subsection (a) for public display, airshows, and commemorative events to preserve naval aviation heritage.
(c) Conveyance at No Cost to the United States.—The conveyance of an aircraft under subsection (a) shall be made at no cost to the United States. Any costs associated with such conveyance, costs of determining compliance with terms of the conveyance, and costs of operation and maintenance of the aircraft conveyed shall be borne by the Commission. <all>
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