Washington, May 1 -- Congressman Abe Hamadeh issued the following press release:

On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the companion bill to Congressman Abe Hamadeh's Maverick Act of 2026. Congressman Hamadeh's bill will preserve the last three F-14 Tomcats for public display and educational purposes.

The Maverick Act of 2026 creates a narrow exception to the post-retirement restrictions that have destroyed nearly all F-14s, ensuring that its legacy is preserved. The Maverick Act allows three of the world's final Tomcats to be demilitarized and transferred for public display and education under strict national security safeguards. It does not restore combat capability or reopen foreign transfer.

"I want to thank Senator Sheehy...