Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn September 10, 2012 . Senator Charles E. Schumer joined local football players, coaches, and medical professionals as he launched his push for legislation to boost safety on high school and youth football fields by improving standards for football helmets. The Children's Sports Athletic Equipment Safety Act (S. 601) would ensure that football helmets meet new safety standards to protect younger players from concussions. This bill addresses a critical gap: the current voluntary industry-created safety standards for football helmets do not specifically address concussion risk or youth-size helmets