Maverick Act

S. 4161 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. This transfer would likely result in the aircraft being preserved and displayed at the Space and Rocket Center, a museum and educational facility.

If enacted, this bill would have minimal direct impact on most citizens, though it could benefit the local Huntsville community by enhancing the Space and Rocket Center's exhibits and attracting visitors. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the Senate in March 2026 and referred to committee. It has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.