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Navy to transfer 3 surplus F-14D jets to Alabama museum
Data as of July 11, 2026
The Navy can give three decommissioned F-14D Tomcat jets to a museum in Alabama at no cost to taxpayers.50-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill allows the U.S. Navy to transfer three surplus F-14D Tomcat fighter jets, with all combat systems removed, to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama for free. The Navy must provide available maintenance and operations manuals, and may supply spare parts if the Center reimburses the Navy at fair market value.
Who does it affect?
This bill primarily affects the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission. Nonprofit organizations that might later partner with the Center to restore or display the planes could also be involved.
Why does it matter?
The Center must follow FAA rules, keep the planes maintained, and get Navy approval before transferring them to anyone else. If those conditions are not met, ownership of the aircraft automatically returns to the federal government.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- No taxpayer funding used
- Federal liability waived post-transfer
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee
- Senate vote
- House — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the Senate and now goes to the House. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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Official title
Maverick Act
- Introduced:
- March 23, 2026
- Latest action:
- April 28, 2026
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2075)
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