A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 11 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Maverick Act of 2026 authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to give specific F-14D Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. This transfer would be made through a conditional deed of gift without payment to the United States. The Commission will be responsible for all costs related to the conveyance, operation, and maintenance of the aircraft. The aircraft must be used for display, airshows, or commemorative events to preserve naval aviation heritage and cannot have combat capabilities. The bill also outlines specific requirements for manuals and certain spare parts to be provided by the Secretary.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill transfers the costs of operation and maintenance of the aircraft from the United States to the Commission.
- Scored +3
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?
The bill facilitates the disposal of aircraft by transferring ownership and maintenance costs to a commission.
- Scored +2
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The bill benefits the local community of Huntsville through the preservation of aviation heritage.
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 Heritage: The Commission may use the aircraft for display, public static displays, airshows, or commemorative events to preserve United States naval aviation heritage (Section 2(e)(2)).
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Provision of Essential Materials: The Secretary may provide operations manuals and excess spare parts or equipment necessary to restore, operate, or display the aircraft to the Commission (Section 2(d)(2)).
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Restoration Opportunities: The Secretary may authorize the Commission to enter into agreements with qualified nonprofit organizations for the purpose of restoring the aircraft (Section 2(d)(4)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Financial Burden on the Commission: The Commission is responsible for all costs associated with the conveyance, determining compliance, and the operation and maintenance of the aircraft (Section 2(c)).
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Liability Protections for the Government: The United States may not be held liable for any death, injury, loss, or damage resulting from the use of the aircraft by any person other than the United States (Section 2(f)).
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Risk of Asset Reversion: If the Commission transfers ownership or possession without approval, or violates specific use or maintenance conditions, the aircraft must be returned to the United States (Section 2(e)(4)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill transfers the costs of operation and maintenance of the aircraft from the United States to the Commission.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this reduce what is spent on the military? — The bill facilitates the disposal of aircraft by transferring ownership and maintenance costs to a commission.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill benefits the local community of Huntsville through the preservation of aviation heritage.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The bill provides assets and heritage preservation to the Huntsville, Alabama area.
- 7/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan
Juan CiscomaniRepublican · Arizona
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Jake EllzeyRepublican · Texas
Scott FranklinRepublican · Florida
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Austin ScottRepublican · Georgia
Dale StrongRepublican · Alabama