Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8331

Maverick Act

Transfer of F-14 Tomcat Jets to Alabama Space Center

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

The Maverick Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Armed Services for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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This is a specific, non-controversial request for a local museum. While it has bipartisan support, these types of bills are often added to larger defense laws rather than passing on their own.

Key Points

This bill allows the Navy to give three retired F-14D Tomcat fighter jets to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. These specific planes are being preserved so the public can see them and learn about military history.
The museum will not have to pay the government for the planes, but they must cover all costs for moving and taking care of them. The Navy is not required to fix the planes before handing them over, though they will provide manuals and some spare parts if they are available.
To keep the planes, the museum must make sure they cannot be used for combat or to launch weapons. The jets can only be used for museum displays, airshows, or special events that celebrate the history of Navy flying.
If the museum fails to follow the rules or tries to sell the planes without permission, the Navy can take them back immediately. The federal government will also not be responsible for any accidents or injuries involving the planes once they are transferred.

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Milestones

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Apr 16, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Apr 16, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Maverick Act

Bill NumberHR 8331

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

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D: 1R: 9

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