Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

10 U.S.C. § 2922j

Annual report on purchase of drop-in fuel

(a)

In General .—

Not less frequently than annually, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to Congress a report that, for the year covered by the report—
(1)
identifies each instance in which the Secretary purchased drop-in fuel that was not cost-competitive with traditional fuel; and
(2)
for each instance identified under paragraph (1), states whether the purchase was based on a military requirement or not.
(b)

Definitions .—

In this section:
(1)
The term “drop-in fuel” means a neat or blended liquid hydrocarbon fuel designed as a direct replacement for a traditional fuel with comparable performance characteristics and compatible with existing infrastructure and equipment.
(2)
The term “traditional fuel” means a liquid hydrocarbon fuel derived or refined from petroleum.

Pub. L. 118–159, div. A, title III, § 315(b)138 Stat. 1852(Added , , .)