FUEL Act

This bill requires the Secretary of Defense to study and develop a strategy for securing military energy supply chains in the Indo-Pacific region. The study must assess current energy logistics, infrastructure vulnerabilities (including cyber and physical security), political influences on energy access, and global refining trends. Based on this study, the Secretary must create a strategy identifying rapid-deployment energy solutions, needed U.S. infrastructure investments, security enhancements for supply chains, and collaborations with partner countries. The Secretary must submit a final report to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment, including study findings, the strategy, and any legislative recommendations. The bill directly affects Department of Defense operations and planning for military energy security in the Indo-Pacific.