Bill · S. 3899· Senate(119-S-3899)
Maverick Act
- Introduced
- 2/24/2026
- Last activity
- 2/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Sheehy
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Maverick Act," authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to transfer F-14 Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. The transfer can be made through sale, gift, or loan. The Secretary can set terms and conditions, including requirements for demilitarization. The Commission may also enter agreements with nonprofit organizations to restore and operate the aircraft. This is intended for public display, airshows, and commemorative events to preserve naval aviation heritage. The conveyance will be made at no cost to the United States.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
The bill transfers aircraft at no cost to the United States, potentially reducing long-term storage or disposal costs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of Naval Aviation Heritage: The bill allows the Commission to work with nonprofit organizations to restore and operate aircraft for public display, airshows, and commemorative events (Section 2(b)).
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Transfer of Aircraft: The Secretary of the Navy is authorized to transfer one or more F-14 Tomcat aircraft currently held by the Department of the Navy or Department of Defense to the Commission (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Financial Responsibility for the Commission: The Commission is responsible for all costs associated with the conveyance, as well as all costs of operation and maintenance of the aircraft (Section 2(c)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+1
- 2/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mark KellyDemocrat · Arizona