Jay Rockefeller: “Instead of fighting this process, I encourage you to listen carefully to the testimony today.”

We need to change our culture through increased awareness and education to prevent domestic violence from occurring.

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.

I incorrectly stated that the League has in place a policy requiring clubs to report to law enforcement.