Jay Rockefeller: “This system is now working better because of the PIPES Act, although we've still got to work to improve and increase…”

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.

Creating this program has been one of the most meaningful things I have done in my career in public service.

Without congressional action, I say again, CHIP will run out of funding next fall, placing at risk the well-being of hundreds of thousands of children and pregnant women.

I ask unanimous consent to speak in a seated position. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.