119th Congress Armed Forces and National Security
S. 4161: Maverick Act
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- Introduced (completed)
- Passed Senate (completed)
- Passed House (not reached)
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Summary
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.
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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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
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- S.Amdt. 5437Rick Scott R-FLAgreedApr 28, 2026Apr 28, 2026: Amendment SA 5437 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Cosponsors
- Mark Kelly D-AZOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Tim Sheehy SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, discharged, passed Senate4 events+60
- 2Rick Scott1 amendment offered, 1 agreed2 events+22
- 3Mark KellyCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History
- Passed the Senate with an amendment by unanimous consent.
- Introduced in the Senate by Tim Sheehy.
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- Received in the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2075)
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2075)
- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.