Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On July 27, 2009 Schumer visited the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester to announce his support for the Child Protection Improvements Act of 2009. This legislation would close a hole in the federal law that prevents organizations that work with children from gaining access to federal criminal background checks on new employees and volunteers. Schumer was joined by Monroe County DA Mike Green, Rochester Police Chief David Moore and local children's organizations.