Jay Rockefeller: “We must address solutions now. We have to tackle the challenges very directly and intelligently.”

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.

It's my understanding that only the NFL can promulgate uniform rules and policies to address domestic violence.

I am interested in the children who still have to be reached out to, in the Alabamas and West Virginias and Pennsylvanias and Ohios, et cetera.

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