Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\n On August 2, 2010, Schumer met with the families of flight 3407 to discuss the recent passage of aviation safety legislation and discuss the next steps to ensure safe skies for all Americans. Schumer said the next steps include both ensuring the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implements the rules passed by congress quickly and efficiently, and fully securing the passage of a full FAA reauthorization bill. Schumer was joined by Congressmen Lee and Higgins. Schumer, Lee and Higgins said that they will be watching the FAA closely as it begins to draft regulations implementing the new safety rules. For further information on Chuck Schumer please visit:\nwww.schumer.senate.gov