Jay Rockefeller: “We are trying to redress that situation.”

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 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 incorrectly stated that the League has in place a policy requiring clubs to report to law enforcement.