Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On June 9, 2008, Sen. Schumer met with local boaters at the Haverstraw Marina to discuss a new EPA regulation that would force recreational boaters to get the same pollution permits as oil tankers and large freighters. On July 29th, the Clean Boating Act passed Congress with Sen. Schumer's support, exempting recreational boaters from having to obtain this permit.