The SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025 allows the Department of the Navy to transfer three retired F-14D Tomcat aircraft to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The transfer must be at no cost to the federal government, and the center cannot sell or give away the aircraft without Navy approval. The aircraft must not have any combat capabilities, and the Navy can provide spare parts to make one aircraft operational for display purposes. The center can partner with nonprofit organizations to restore and showcase the aircraft at events.
The bill has been positively received as a way to preserve historical military aircraft and promote aerospace education and tourism in Huntsville, Alabama. Supporters highlight the potential for community engagement through air shows and public displays, which could enhance local interest in aviation and space exploration.
Critics have raised concerns about the appropriateness of transferring military assets to a civilian organization, arguing that it may set a precedent for future transfers of military equipment. Some have questioned the necessity of maintaining retired combat aircraft in a non-combat capacity, suggesting that resources could be better allocated elsewhere.
Based on the data provided, there appears to be a low risk of conflicts of interest between Senator Jerry Moran's campaign donations and the SAFEGUARDS Act of 2025. The senator's top donor industries are Health Professionals and the Retired community, with donations totaling $480,000,000 and $150,000,000 respectively. However, there are no direct overlaps detected between these industries and the subject matter of the bill. Additionally, while there is lobbying activity in the bill's policy area, none of these activities are directly linked to Senator Moran's top donor industries. The only lobbying activity that could potentially be connected to the senator's donors is the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives, which has spent $30,000 in lobbying. However, this connection is tenuous at best and does not indicate a clear conflict of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN RIVERS ACTION FUND | AMERICAN RIVERS ACTION FUND | $120,000 |
| COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVES | COLLEGE OF HEALTHCARE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVES | $30,000 |
| WINDOW COVERING MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION | NORTHSTAR EK LLC | $30,000 |
| SHINE TECHNOLOGIES | NORTHSTAR EK LLC | $30,000 |
| PRIVATE CARE ASSOCIATION INC | HOLLRAH LLC | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS OFFICERS AND ADVISORS | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE BOARDS | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE BOARDS | undisclosed |
| MYSTERY SHOPPING PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION, INC. | HOLLRAH LLC | undisclosed |
| COALITION TO PRESERVE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS | HOLLRAH LLC | undisclosed |
| TOBACCO-FREE KIDS ACTION FUND | SACHS MEDIA. INC. | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL GRANGE OF THE ORDER OF PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY | THE NATIONAL GRANGE OF THE ORDER OF PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY | undisclosed |
| SYENSQO USA LLC | RIDGELINE ADVOCACY GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| PUEBLO OF JEMEZ | DENTONS US LLP | undisclosed |
| INVIVYD, INC. | KING & SPALDING LLP | undisclosed |
| EUROPORT, INC. | MO STRATEGIES, INC. | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Jerry Moran, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
