Maverick Act
Introduced Mar 23, 2026 by Sen. Tim Sheehy
The Senate passed it. The House has to pass it before it can reach the President.
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
No recorded roll-call vote on this bill — it may have passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record individual votes.
- May 4, 2026Held at the desk.
- May 4, 2026Received in the House.
- May 1, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Apr 28, 2026Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2075)
- Apr 28, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Apr 28, 2026Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2075)
- Apr 28, 2026Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Mar 23, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Mar 23, 2026Introduced in Senate