To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit to incentivize the use of certain low-emission anesthetic gases by health care facilities, and for other purposes.
Latest action (9 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10778, aims to encourage healthcare facilities to use specific anesthetic gases that produce fewer emissions. The goal, as stated in its title, is to incentivize the adoption of these lower-emission alternatives within the healthcare sector. The bill proposes to achieve this by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
The bill's provisions would directly impact healthcare facilities that utilize anesthetic gases in their operations. By establishing a tax credit, it seeks to reduce the financial burden associated with choosing and implementing these environmentally friendlier options. The specific types of low-emission anesthetic gases that would qualify for this credit are not detailed in the information provided.
Currently, H.R. 10778 has been introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Valerie Foushee. It was introduced on October 9, 2026, and its latest action is listed as "Introduced." The full text of the bill has not yet been published, meaning its specific details, such as the exact amount of the credit or the criteria for qualifying gases, are not publicly available.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 9, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10778 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10778, aims to encourage healthcare facilities to use specific anesthetic gases that produce fewer emissions. The goal, as stated in its title, is to incentivize the adoption of these lower-emission alternatives within the healthcare sector. The bill proposes to achieve this by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill's provisions would directly impact healthcare facilities that utilize anesthetic gases in their operations. By establishing a tax credit, it seeks to reduce the financial burden associated with choosing and implementing these environmentally friendlier options. The specific types of low-emission anesthetic gases that would qualify for this credit are not detailed in the information provided. Currently, H.R. 10778 has been introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Valerie Foushee. It was introduced on October 9, 2026, and its latest action is listed as "Introduced." The full text of the bill has not yet been published, meaning its specific details, such as the exact amount of the credit or the criteria for qualifying gases, are not publicly available.
- Has H.R. 10778 become law?
- Not yet. As of 9 Oct 2026, H.R. 10778 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10778?
- H.R. 10778 was sponsored by Rep. Valerie Foushee [D-NC4] (Democrat-NC), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10778?
- Introduced (9 Oct 2026).
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