Jay Rockefeller: “I am impressed by Stephanie Thacker's superior intellect, her passion for the law, her unquestioned integrity, and her…”

Just as a follow-up to the question of funding which was addressed, CBO actually has come out with an estimate on what all of this would cost. It is not $20 billion; it is in the area of zero up to $10 billion over that period of 4 years.

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

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

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…