Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\n\nOn August 12, 2014, Schumer visited Sullivan County to urge the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate and proactively address a potential nationwide shortage of doxycycline, an antibiotic that is critical in treating Lyme Disease in both humans and animals. Despite how important Doxycycline is for treating Lyme Disease, the FDA has yet to get involved in this potential shortage even though it could limit access to the drug and is already significantly driving up the price. Schumer was joined by Sullivan County Director of Public Health Nancy McGraw.