ROCKEFELLER APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Jay Rockefeller today said Senate passage of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 is a big step forward in protecting West Virginia families from domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Rockefeller was an original co-sponsor of VAWA when it passed in 1994, and a co-sponsor of today’s bill to reauthorize the historic measure. “Everyone deserves to be safe from abuse. Last week I talked with survivors from across the state who bravely shared their personal journeys to break free from violence. The resources... read more

A Minute with Jay: Mine Safety

In this week’s 1 minute video, Senator Rockefeller talks about the importance of improving mine safety laws and passing his strong mine safety bill. The two tragic mining fatalities in West Virginia this week reinforce that we must do more to protect our miners. ... read more

ROCKEFELLER LAYS OUT HIS LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR 113TH CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jay Rockefeller today laid out his priorities for the 113th Congress which started this week. “As our nation continues to recover from the recession and build a stronger foundation for the future, the 113th Congress faces many tough decisions that will have lasting effects for many years to come,” said Rockefeller. “Throughout my time in public service – almost 50 years – I have been dedicated to making sure that hard-working families in West Virginia get a fair shake. This Congress, we must decide how to create an education sy... read more

ROCKEFELLER ANNOUNCES HIS PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

~Outlines priorities for the next two years~ Click here for video of the announcement CHARLESTON, W.Va. – With heartfelt appreciation, Senator Jay Rockefeller today announced that he will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2014. His announcement comes as he nears 50 years of public service in West Virginia and 30 years in the Senate. Rockefeller was joined at the Culture Center in Charleston by his wife, Sharon, and their children and grandchildren, along with his sister and brother-in-law, friends and staff members. “As I approach 50 years of public service in ... read more
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Deficit Reduction

ROCKEFELLER SAYS FISCAL CLIFF DEAL CONTINUES TAX CUTS FOR 99.7 PERCENT OF WV FAMILIES Bill Also Includes Valuable Tax Credits for Hundreds of Thousands of West Virginia Families to Help Pay Bills and Afford College January 3, 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Jay Rockefeller today highl... learn more

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Job Creation

Senator Jay Rockefeller recently introduced a new bill to create jobs in West Virginia and throughout the country by preparing American workers in new and emerging manufacturing fields and helping American manufacturers stay competitive. The High-Tech Job Opportunities Between our Shores Act (High... learn more

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Mine Safety

Since the tragedy at Upper Big Branch, Sen. Jay Rockefeller led renewed efforts in Congress to protect coal miners on many fronts. · Pushed the Department of Labor to keep the Upper Big Branch families informed and to increase mine safety enforcement. · Enact... learn more

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CDLs for Armed Forces Members and Veterans

PRESIDENT SIGNS ROCKEFELLER BILL TO HELP ARMED FORCES MEMBERS & VETERANS GET COMMERCIAL DRIVERS’ LICENSES October 24, 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Senator Jay Rockefeller, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today announced that the President signed a bill ... learn more

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Payroll Tax and Social Security

Stephen C. Goss, Chief Actuary of the Social Security Administration, confirmed that the Senate Democrats’ payroll tax cut legislation will NOT affect the Social Security Trust Fund. In a letter to Secretary Geithner and OMB Director Lew, Goss wrote, “We estimate that the projected level... learn more

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