Restoring Economic Diesel Fuel Act of 2026
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Latest action (13 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What this bill does
H.R. 10104, the Restoring Economic Diesel Fuel Act of 2026, would amend the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the federal penalty that currently applies when dyed diesel or other dyed fuel—fuel that is tax-exempt for off-road uses such as farming or construction—is sold or used for on-road, taxable purposes. Specifically, the bill repeals Section 6715 of the tax code, which imposes fines on dyed fuel used improperly, and makes related conforming changes to remove references to that section elsewhere in the code and in the table of contents for that part of the law.
The bill would affect fuel sellers and users, including businesses and individuals who sell or use dyed diesel fuel. Under current law, dyed fuel is taxed at a lower rate because it is intended for non-highway use; using or selling it for highway use without paying the applicable tax normally triggers a penalty. This bill would remove that specific penalty, meaning violators of the dyed-fuel-use restriction would no longer face this particular fine, though other tax obligations related to fuel taxes are not addressed in this text. The change would apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2025.
The bill was introduced on August 13, 2026, by Rep. Gregory Steube and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. As a newly introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, and passage by the House and Senate, before it could be signed into law.
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Timeline
13 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10104 do?
- H.R. 10104, the Restoring Economic Diesel Fuel Act of 2026, would amend the Internal Revenue Code to eliminate the federal penalty that currently applies when dyed diesel or other dyed fuel—fuel that is tax-exempt for off-road uses such as farming or construction—is sold or used for on-road, taxable purposes. Specifically, the bill repeals Section 6715 of the tax code, which imposes fines on dyed fuel used improperly, and makes related conforming changes to remove references to that section elsewhere in the code and in the table of contents for that part of the law. The bill would affect fuel sellers and users, including businesses and individuals who sell or use dyed diesel fuel. Under current law, dyed fuel is taxed at a lower rate because it is intended for non-highway use; using or selling it for highway use without paying the applicable tax normally triggers a penalty. This bill would remove that specific penalty, meaning violators of the dyed-fuel-use restriction would no longer face this particular fine, though other tax obligations related to fuel taxes are not addressed in this text. The change would apply to fuel sold or used after December 31, 2025. The bill was introduced on August 13, 2026, by Rep. Gregory Steube and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. As a newly introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, and passage by the House and Senate, before it could be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 10104 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10104. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10104?
- H.R. 10104 was sponsored by Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10104?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (13 Aug 2026).
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