Jay Rockefeller: “This hearing will come to order. I'll make an opening statement.”

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

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

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.

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…