A bill to authorize the transfer by the Secretary of the Navy to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama, of certain F-14 Tomcat aircraft.

S. 3899 proposes to allow the Secretary of the Navy to transfer specific F-14 Tomcat fighter aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission located in Huntsville, Alabama. The F-14 Tomcat was a legendary naval fighter jet that served in the U.S. Navy for decades before being retired. If enacted, this bill would facilitate the donation of these aircraft to the center, likely for public display and educational purposes.

For everyday citizens, this bill would have minimal direct impact. It primarily affects the disposition of surplus military equipment and would allow a space and aerospace museum to acquire historically significant aircraft for exhibition. The practical effect would be preserving these aircraft for public viewing and educational use rather than having them scrapped or stored elsewhere. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in February 2026 and referred to committee for consideration.