Bill > HR9027

This bill, titled the Military and Veterans Fuel Discount Act of 2026, authorizes the Secretary of Defense to establish a program offering a discount on motor fuel sold at exchange stores, which are retail facilities on military installations. The discount would apply to fuel dispensed directly into a vehicle owned by an "eligible patron," defined as someone authorized to purchase fuel from an exchange store. The base discount would be at least the federal excise tax rate on gasoline (18.4 cents per gallon) and diesel fuel (24.4 cents per gallon), with the Secretary also allowed to provide an additional discount if state or local taxes apply. The program aims to prevent fraud and abuse, and the authority to offer these discounts will end on September 30, 2029. The Secretary is required to submit annual reports detailing the program's implementation, costs, and any identified issues.