I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1082 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 15, 2017 Mr. Guthrie (for himself and Mr. Mullin ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to eliminate the State option to reduce the home equity exemption amount for purposes of eligibility for long-term care assistance under Medicaid, and for other purposes.