Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn March 3, 2008, Sen. Schumer called on the federal government to dramatically increase its funding for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP). The SCAAP program is responsible for reimbursing localities for the cost of incarcerating illegal immigrants. Sen. Schumer was joined by Nassau and Suffolk County officials.