Jay Rockefeller: “It's my intent, as Chairman of this Committee of jurisdiction--and I say that very clearly for many to hear--to change…”

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.

If confirmed, I will commit to review all of the statutory requirements and congressional deadlines.

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

Furthermore, if we are going to potentially burden our government agencies with increased costs that will be associated with complying with the bill, then I think Congress should also provide these agencies with sufficient funding to deal…