Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On January 9th, 2023, Senator Schumer announced that end-of-year FY23 budget legislation will assist Long Island hospitals amid a shortage of doctors and as multiple viruses sweep across the country. Schumer has been pushing for increased GME residency slots for years, particularly in New York; he asserts legislation he negotiated protects over 1,000 Fed slots added last year and 200 added this year to help address doctor shortages nationwide, including thousands in New York.