What does Preamble of Maverick Act do?

This bill authorizes the conveyance of certain F-14D Tomcat aircraft from the Secretary of the Navy to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. The bill's purpose is to authorize this conveyance and includes 'other purposes' not specified in the preamble.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Maverick Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Maverick Act of 2026.

What does CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN F-14D TOMCAT AIRCRAFT TO U.S. SPACE AND of Maverick Act do?

This section authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to convey three F-14D Tomcat aircraft (Bureau Numbers 163283, 164602, and 159437) to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. The conveyance will be made without consideration, meaning at no cost to the United States, with the Commission responsible for all associated costs. The aircraft will be conveyed in an ‘as-is’ condition, and the Secretary is not required to repair or alter them. The Secretary may provide operations manuals and excess spare parts deemed necessary for restoration or operation. The aircraft must be used for display or operation in public static displays, airshows, or commemorative events to preserve naval aviation heritage. The aircraft cannot possess any combat capabilities, as determined by the Secretary. The Commission must comply with Federal Aviation Administration maintenance requirements. If the Commission violates the conditions of the conveyance, ownership of the aircraft will revert to the United States. The United States is not liable for any death, injury, loss, or damage resulting from the aircraft’s use by anyone other than the United States.

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Maverick Act

Last updated: 4/16/2026 · Introduced: 4/16/2026

Author: Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

The Maverick Act authorizes the transfer of three F-14D Tomcat aircraft from the U.S. Navy to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama, at no cost.
These aircraft must be used for public display or commemorative events related to naval aviation heritage and cannot possess combat capabilities.
If the Commission fails to comply with the conveyance conditions or FAA maintenance requirements, ownership of the aircraft will revert to the United States.

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