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Maverick Act

USA119th CongressS-3899| Senate 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
Tim Sheehy

Tim Sheehy

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Maverick Act" authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to transfer one or more F-14 Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. This transfer can occur through various means, such as sale, gift, or loan, with the Secretary determining the specific terms and conditions, which may include requirements for demilitarization and indemnification. The Commission is permitted to collaborate with qualified nonprofit organizations to restore and operate these aircraft for public display, airshows, and commemorative events, thereby preserving naval aviation heritage. Crucially, the conveyance of these aircraft must be at no cost to the United States . The Commission will be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer, compliance, operation, and maintenance of the transferred aircraft.
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Timeline
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • February 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Maverick Act

USA119th CongressS-3899| Senate 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
The "Maverick Act" authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to transfer one or more F-14 Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. This transfer can occur through various means, such as sale, gift, or loan, with the Secretary determining the specific terms and conditions, which may include requirements for demilitarization and indemnification. The Commission is permitted to collaborate with qualified nonprofit organizations to restore and operate these aircraft for public display, airshows, and commemorative events, thereby preserving naval aviation heritage. Crucially, the conveyance of these aircraft must be at no cost to the United States . The Commission will be responsible for all expenses related to the transfer, compliance, operation, and maintenance of the transferred aircraft.
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Timeline
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • February 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Tim Sheehy

Tim Sheehy

Republican Senator

Montana

Cosponsors (1)
Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted