Jay Rockefeller: “I am particularly pleased that a number of my colleagues from this committee are co-sponsors of the ROADS SAFE Act.”

I thank Senator Leahy for attempting to address my concerns about this bill. I thank his committee staff for working with my committee staff to insert clarifying report language.

If confirmed, I pledge to consider all relevant facts and public comments in the docket.

We need to provide more transitional housing and more training for law enforcement, counselors, and healthcare workers to make it easier for victims to come forward.

Domestic violence is a deep national stain that every segment of our society must work to confront, prevent, and end.