Fuel the Force Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill would allow law enforcement officers to keep more of their paychecks by making the first $100,000 they earn each year exempt from federal income taxes.
• To qualify for this tax break, an officer must work full-time and have at least five years of experience. This includes local police, sheriff's deputies, federal agents, prison guards, and school resource officers.
• The plan aims to help recruit and keep experienced officers in their jobs. By making a large portion of their salary tax-free, the government hopes to make law enforcement a more financially stable and attractive career path.
• If passed, this change would start applying to the tax year after the bill is signed into law. For many officers earning $100,000 or less, this could effectively eliminate their federal income tax bill entirely.