S. 4161 · 119th Congress
Maverick Act
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- Senate Introduced Mar 23, 2026
- Senate Passed Apr 28, 2026
This bill authorizes the Department of the Navy to transfer three surplus F-14D Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. (The F-14D Tomcat was a naval fighter aircraft that was retired from service in 2006.)
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Apr 28, 2026
Maverick Act
This bill authorizes the Department of the Navy to transfer three surplus F-14D Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. (The F-14D Tomcat was a naval fighter aircraft that was retired from service in 2006.)
The bill provides for certain conditions for the transfer, including that the transfer must be free of cost to the federal government. Additionally, the commission must not convey ownership interest in the aircraft to another party without Navy approval. If the commission breaches any conditions, the aircraft must revert to the United States.
The bill also specifies that such aircraft may not have any combat capability. The Navy may provide excess spare parts to the commission to make one of the aircraft flyable or complete for a static display.
The Navy may authorize the commission to enter into agreements with qualified nonprofit organizations to restore and operate the aircraft for public display, air shows, and commemorative events.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Maverick Act
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Held at the desk.
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 23, 2026
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced Mar 23, 2026
- Senate Passed Apr 28, 2026
No recorded floor vote found.