Kirsten Gillibrand

If we were ever given this responsibility, if we were ever given this authority, these are the ten things we would need.

Senator Rounds and Nelson have been very focused on this.

We do see an attack on our election infrastructure as a declaration of war.

Ms. Barna, are you working with any outside researchers to develop these questions? If so, who?

Ms. Barna, if you intend to ask questions of servicemembers and spouses regarding domestic violence, why wouldn't you also ask questions in these two surveys about child abuse prevalence?

But, there are other entities that collect this data that could report on this.

I'm concerned about the stigma surrounding this type of violence for male servicemembers or partners.

Can you please explain which spouse survey you are referring to?

Can you please explain what current programs are in place to train medical providers, first responders, and other response personnel on the signs and symptoms of traumatic brain injury?

However, it is unclear whether this policy is being met.

Ms. Barna, how is DOD evaluating whether the training is adequate and are there any requirements on who presents the training?

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 contained a provision known as 'Talia's Law' requiring any person within the chain of command to immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect.

I cannot imagine what it would be like to go through that kind of experience without a strong support system.

I understand that our youngest children are at the greatest risk of fatality from abuse and neglect.

We need to apply this new knowledge to domestic violence victims in the military.

I hope that today's hearing is the beginning of a productive dialogue that can do just that, shine a light on these issues.

I believe it is time to make the safety of military families a priority, especially now when we expect so much from them and they are so vulnerable.

This crime happened after months of abuse and after multiple reports to military authorities that were never shared with the civilian child protective services.

Your bravery is inspiring.

I am really grateful to you for holding this hearing, and I want to join you in welcoming our witnesses.

Why does the Department of Defense not survey military members and their dependents to try to establish an estimated rate of prevalence?

You could get some of it from the spousal survey I suspect.

Right, but if you are only putting in loans and not putting in any funding through grants, it means that we are paying for the whole project.

I was very troubled when the Department of Transportation announced it was withdrawing a proposed rule on screening rail engineers and truck drivers for obstructive sleep apnea.

Mandating the coverage of abuse deterrent opioids is a flawed approach and the FDA acknowledges that these products are not abuse proof.