Jay Rockefeller: “Transportation is our country's lifeblood; it facilitates every aspect of the economy, creates jobs, drives new growth.”

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

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.

That is stunning. It has not been reauthorized, CHIP. It is still out there, floating.