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.

# Summary of S. 3899 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would allow the U.S. Navy to give F-14 Tomcat fighter jets to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center Commission in Huntsville, Alabama.

The F-14 Tomcat is a retired military aircraft that was used by the Navy for decades. Rather than keeping or scrapping these planes, the bill would transfer them to the museum/educational center in Huntsville so they can be displayed and preserved for public education and historical purposes. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily affects the Navy (which would transfer the aircraft), the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville (which would receive them), and the general public who could potentially visit and view these aircraft. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) sponsored the legislation. **Key Point** This is a relatively straightforward bill focused on transferring surplus military equipment to a public educational institution rather than disposing of it through other means.