Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
On June 4, 2012 Schumer visited the Freeport Boatmen's Association and met with Long Island fishermen regarding the Magnuson-Stevens Act. After numerous years, Schumer was able to secure a commitment to hold fall oversight hearings to allow local industry leaders to raise concerns over burdensome restrictions and questionable science governing catch limits.