Jay Rockefeller: “Overall, our country's infrastructure receives a D-minus grade from a national rating group.”

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…

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.

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