119th (2025–2027)
S. 3899
The Maverick Act 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 transfer can be made through sale, gift, loan, or other means at no cost to the federal government, with the Navy Secretary setting conditions such as demilitarization requirements and restrictions on future use. The Commission may partner with nonprofit organizations to restore and operate the aircraft for public display, airshows, and commemorative events to preserve naval aviation heritage. All costs associated with the transfer, maintenance, and operation of the aircraft will be borne by the Commission and its partners, not by taxpayers. The bill does not specify a particular timeline or amount of funding, as it simply authorizes a transfer of equipment already in military custody.