Jay Rockefeller: “I hope that today's hearing will lead to swift action on this important legislation.”

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

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.

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.

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