Jay Rockefeller: “Furthermore, if we are going to potentially burden our government agencies with increased costs that will be associated…”

“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 with what is sure to be an increased workload. While I still have concerns about this bill's effect on consumer protection, I think the accommodation made by Senator Leahy will help. I thank him for inserting clarifying language in the report with regard to this congressional intent on review of information withheld under the foreseeable harm standard.”