What does Preamble of Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026 do?

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense to provide discounts on motor fuel The discount is for certain patrons at exchange stores The bill has other purposes beyond the fuel discount program

What does SHORT TITLE. of Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026

What does PROGRAM TO PROVIDE TO CERTAIN PATRONS A DISCOUNT ON MOTOR FUEL of Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a program where the Secretary of Defense may provide discounts on motor fuel sold at exchange stores to eligible patrons. The discount amount must be at least 18.4 cents per gallon for gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon for diesel fuel, based on federal tax rates. The Secretary may provide additional discounts if state or local taxes apply, determining the amount as appropriate. The Secretary is required to ensure discounts are applied automatically and to update regulations to prevent fraud and resale. The program's authority terminates on September 30, 2029. The Secretary must submit annual reports to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees detailing program activity, costs, and any identified issues. The Secretary can coordinate with other federal agencies to encourage similar policies for discounts on motor fuel. An 'eligible patron' is defined as someone authorized to purchase fuel from an exchange store under federal law and regulations.

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Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/26/2026 · Introduced: 5/26/2026

Author: Abraham Hamadeh (R-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the Secretary of Defense to offer discounts of at least 18.4 cents per gallon on gasoline and 24.4 cents per gallon on diesel fuel at exchange stores for eligible patrons.
The program provides the Secretary of Defense the authority to adjust discounts based on state and local taxes and to coordinate with other federal agencies to promote similar fuel discount policies.
The Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act establishes reporting requirements for the Secretary of Defense to detail program activity and costs to Congress, and terminates the program on September 30, 2029.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8800(In Committee)Official page

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