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

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 23Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Summary

**What it does:** This bill would allow the Secretary of the Navy to transfer certain retired F-14 Tomcat fighter jets to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama. **Who it affects:** - The U.S. Navy (would transfer the aircraft) - The U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville (would receive the aircraft) - Visitors to the Space and Rocket Center (would likely see the aircraft on display) **What would change:** If passed, retired F-14 Tomcat aircraft currently held by the Navy could be moved to the Space and Rocket Center in Alabama, presumably for public display and educational purposes. The F-14 Tomcat was a Navy fighter jet that was retired from service in 2006. **Current status:** The bill is currently under review in a congressional committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate.

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