Brett Guthrie actually said...

"This bill would preserve existing beneficiary protections but help protect taxpayers by updating the limit of allowable equity interest a beneficiary can have in their home."

"This bill seeks to address GAO and MACPAC findings that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CMS, does not collect accurate and complete data from all States on the various sources of funds..."

"My bill, H.R. 1361, the Medicaid Home Improvement Act, seeks to address the concerns of GAO in this area and requires States to submit an annual report identifying the sources and amounts of funds use..."

"I think every member of this committee wants to ensure that vulnerable beneficiaries are protected and receive the Medicaid benefits, which are eligible."