Schumer pledges push for mandatory lithium-ion battery safety standards
Sen. Schumer said he would champion passage of a bill establishing mandatory safety standards for lithium-ion batteries, which he said he introduced with Sen. Gillibrand and Rep. Ritchie. His statement followed a report citing officials that six people died and seven were injured in a Brooklyn home fire. Schumer expressed sympathy for the victims and praised FDNY first responders.