Jay Rockefeller: “We did something called the nuclear option, which means if you can get past cloture, then all you need is 51 votes.”

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.

If confirmed, I will commit to review all of the statutory requirements and congressional deadlines.

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.