Bill > S4161

This bill, known as the Maverick Act, authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to transfer three surplus F-14D Tomcat aircraft, which are no longer needed for operational purposes, to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama, at no cost to the United States. The transfer will be made through a conditional deed of gift, with the understanding that the aircraft will not have any combat capabilities and will be used for public display, airshows, and commemorative events to preserve naval aviation heritage. The Commission will be responsible for all costs associated with the transfer, restoration, and operation of the aircraft, and must comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and cannot transfer ownership or possession without the Secretary's approval, or the aircraft will revert to the United States. The bill also clarifies that the United States will not be liable for any damages resulting from the use of the aircraft after the transfer, and the transfer and use are subject to various federal laws and regulations concerning arms control and export.