Maverick Act

Summary

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.

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Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

House Committee on Armed Services · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services · U.S. Senate.

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• S. 4784National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027Related bill

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Full history

1. May 4, 2026

   Held at the desk.

2. May 4, 2026

   Introduced

   Held at the desk.

   U.S. Senate

3. May 4, 2026

   Held at the desk.

4. May 4, 2026

   Held at the desk.

5. May 4, 2026

   Sent to the executive

   Received in the House.

   U.S. House of Representatives

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