2010 62-County Tour

2010
Senator Schumer’s 62 County Tour

regional visits and accomplishments
Long Island
Secured $4 million for volunteer firefighter tuition assistance program on Long
Island: In July, Schumer helped secure badly needed funding from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency to help both Nassau and Suffolk counties recruit
volunteer firefighters. At Schumer‘s urging, FEMA granted the full amount
requested by each county, totaling $1.6 million for Nassau and $2.5 million for
Suffolk. The funding will help support and expand Nassau and Suffolk County‘s
volunteer firefighter tuition assistance program. Under the program, any student
enrolled at a community college in Nassau or Suffolk County who joins a
participating volunteer fire or EMS squad could receive thousands of dollars toward
Nassau and suffolk tuition.
Demanded Attorney General and Navy Secretary act quickly to save Long
Island residents from unfair water rate hikes: In June, Schumer personally called
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Navy Secretary Ray Mabus to urge him to
expedite a settlement agreement between the South Farmingdale Water District and
the U.S. Navy. Just one week later, the Department of Justice gave final approval to
release $14 million to pay for the construction of a new water plant to clean up
contaminated water sources caused by the Navy's weapons depot in Bethpage.
Without these funds, 45,000 Long Island residents were facing the possibility of a
$65 per year water rate hike, totaling nearly $2,000 per customer over the next 20
years, to finance the construction of the new treatment plant. For over a year before
Schumer's call to Holder, the DOJ had neglected to finalize the settlement agreement
between the South Farmingdale Water District and the Navy, which took over 10
years to negotiate.
Delivered over $33 million in federal Medicaid directly to Long Island to help stave off property tax hikes and layoffs:
Schumer secured an extension of the critical Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for New York State‘s local
governments. This funding helps local governments provide Medicaid services without having to rely on increasing property taxes
on New York residents to pay for it. Thousands of New Yorkers have begun to rely on Medicaid during this recession, but local
governments needed help handling the strain of this increased demand. FMAP ensures local and state governments can meet these
needs without having to dip into the wallets of taxpayers.
Won release of $11 million in sewer funds owed to Nassau County: For over two decades, Nassau County has been seeking
reimbursement under an EPA sewer infrastructure grant program for costs associated with multi-million dollar upgrades at the Cedar
Creek and Bay Park wastewater treatment plants in the mid-1980s. Schumer, working with county officials, successfully persuaded
the EPA to release $11 million under the now-defunct program. The $11 million will be used for critical infrastructure upgrades at
the Bay Park Treatment Plant to fix the illegal discharge problem in Reynolds Channel. These funds will allow Nassau County to go
forward with these needed improvements without further burdening already stretched taxpayers.
Restored cuts to critical anti-drug program funding to fight heroin trafficking on Long Island: In response to the Obama
Administration's proposal to cut funding for the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Program (HIDTA) by 12% in 2011, Schumer called
on Congress in March to restore the funding to ensure all New York communities get the financial resources they need to combat
drug use and drug-related crimes. He joined a bipartisan group of senators committed to reversing the administration‘s proposal and
also directly appealed to the Chairman and Ranking members of the Senate Budget Committee, asking them to restore the funding in
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the final Congressional budget. The HIDTA program is aimed at curbing drug trafficking, crime, sales, and abuse in every region
in New York State. The proposed cut could have meant millions of dollars in lost funding for Long Island and came in spite of an
increasing heroin abuse problem in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. In July, Congress finally restored the funding for HIDTA,
ensuring Long Island law enforcement officials have access to the federal resources they need to fight drug trafficking and use on
Long Island.
Hosted first-ever meeting with federal agencies focused on revitalizing Long Island's suburban downtowns: In May, Schumer
called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) to meet with local Long Island officials to discuss how Long Island's communities could overcome
bureaucratic hurdles that were preventing too many towns and villages from accessing the resources they need to revitalize their
downtowns. At Schumer's urging, the EPA, DOT, and HUD formed a ―Partnership for Sustainable Communities‖ in June to
promote coordination of federal housing, transportation, and environmental investments at the local level. In August, the
Partnership held a meeting on Long Island where over 20 Long Island town and village officials met directly with federal agency
staff to present downtown visions and describe their implementation challenges and needs. This was the first official meeting of the
new federal partnership in America's suburbs.
Secured $4 million to revitalize the Calverton Rail Spur: Everyday, countless trucks move goods to and from Long Island‘s
businesses and communities and clog Long Island‘s roadways. Schumer helped secure over $4 million to help solve this problem.
With this funding, the Calverton Rail spur will once again move goods around Long Island without adding to the gridlock on the
roads. The project, which is nearly finished, will reactivate a freight rail spur that was initially constructed by the Grumman
Corporation, which shut down operations at the Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant in the late 1990s. Once completed, freight
can be transported to the furthest reaches of Long Island using mostly rail transport and leaving the roadways free for motorists.
Secured $11 million for the Glen Cove Ferry Project: Schumer secured about $11 million for the City of Glen Cove, without
which the Glen Cove Ferry project could never have come to fruition. In June, the City of Glen Cove broke ground on the
construction of the Glen Cove Ferry Terminal and Boat Basin. The new Glen Cove ferry will provide commuters and tourists with
easy access to New York City and the City of Glen Cove. This new route and the possibility of future Long Island Sound
destinations for the ferry will create new opportunities for tourism for people wishing to visit the city, as well as new transportation
routes for North Shore residents wishing to avoid the congested roadways leading into Manhattan. The establishment of the ferry is
a huge economic and environmental boost to the Glen Cove and the surrounding area, as it has the potential to transport about 1,600
passengers and could reduce the number of car miles traveled by commuters by as much as 48,000 miles. The total project will cost
about $16 million and include the ferry terminal building, a parking facility, restaurant, catering center, and improvements along
Garvies Point Road.
Secured vital funding for first responders: More and more every year, local fire departments find themselves strapped for cash
and having to cut corners while still maintaining an adequate and well-prepared fire fighting force. Schumer was among the first
senators to recognize the need for the federal government to establish a funding program for local governments and fire departments
to help defray the rising costs of fire prevention. In 2010, Schumer secured over $2 million for fire departments on Long Island,
including over $360,000 for the Oceanside Fire District in Nassau County and $171,000 for the Holbrook Fire District in Suffolk
County.
Stopped Chinese website sales of counterfeit LI manufacturer's products: Extensive counterfeiting operations, based in China,
threaten the continued economic health of Farmingdale instrument strings manufacturer D‘Addario and its workers. Schumer
called on federal officials to launch a coordinated crackdown on the makers and distributors of counterfeit D‘Addario string
products and commercial websites selling or facilitating the sale of the counterfeit music strings. One of the largest commercial
websites, based in China, subsequently agreed to take down the over 420 advertisements on its site that were selling counterfeit
D‘Addario strings. Schumer continues to work with federal officials to press the Chinese government to meet its obligations to
enforce intellectual property rights and shut down manufacturers of counterfeit products.
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Successfully urged federal fishing regulators to increase fluke and porgy quotas for Long Island anglers: In
August, Schumer wrote to the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC), to urge them to put consider
the needs of Long Island‗s fishing communities and anglers when establishing new fishing quotas for porgy and
fluke, both of which were federally mandated to rebuild stocks. Both fluke and porgy populations in the waters off
Long Island have rebounded and the risk of over-fishing these species has passed, but Long Island‗s anglers were
still facing overly restrictive catch limits for these two fish. Following Schumer‗s letter and input from the Scup
Monitoring Committee, the MAFMC met with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commissions (ASMFC) and
voted to increase the quota of a catch of fluke from 17.09 million pounds to 24.1 million. The quotas of summer
flounder were also increased from 25.48 million pounds to 33.95 million
Personally met with NOAA Administrator Lubchenco to request extension of black sea bass fishing season:
In April, Schumer met with Jane Lubchenco, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrator (NOAA), to
encourage NOAA to extend the black sea bass fishing season, which was scheduled to end earlier than necessary
because of flawed catch data from 2009. Schumer pointed out that more recent data on sea bass catches proved
that original estimates from 2009, which resulted in the lower catch quotas for 2010, were inaccurate and ending
the 2010 season too early would be economically harmful to Long Island‘s fishing communities. In July, NOAA
announced a 90-day extension of the season, which is a huge boon to the struggling recreational and charter boat
industries on Long Island. The season will now run from May 22 to October 11 with an additional window from
November 1 to December 31. The additional black sea bass fishing is crucial for the recreational fishing industry
in New York, which was suffering because of overly stringent summer flounder regulations. Black sea bass fish-
ing is a very popular attraction once the shortened summer flounder season ends on Long Island.
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Hudson Valley
Secured $100 million loan for Taylor Biomass: In August, Schumer, working with
Congressman Maurice Hinchey, secured a loan of $100 million from the Department
of Energy for the Taylor Biomass Energy project in Orange County. The $100
million loan guarantee for the company will be used to construct and operate a
biomass facility in Montgomery, New York, creating about 400 local jobs in the
construction phase and an additional 80 full-time positions once the plant is in
operation. In addition to creating local jobs, the plant will also help to increase
revenues and lower the tax burden for people living in the Town of Montgomery and
Orange County, and provide significant positive direct and indirect economic
impacts. Schumer has been involved in the development of this project for almost
Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, two years, beginning in December 2008 when he visited the facility. He has
Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester
personally spoken with Energy Secretary Steven Chu in support of the final approval
for the loan guarantees and has sent strong letters of support. Schumer also ushered
legislation through the Senate ensuring the company has access to clean energy tax
credits.
Expanded Ulster County’s Credit for Success program: After Ulster County
Executive Mike Hein announced the establishment of the first Credit for Success
program, Schumer took the program statewide in January of 2010. This innovative
program was designed to increase the availability of credit to small businesses by
creating lending pools in every region of the State. Under the program, lending
decisions are being made by the New York Business Development Corporation
pursuant to rigorous underwriting standards—all loans comply with SBA lending
criteria—but the program‘s innovative structure enables banks to increase their small
business lending. The consortium structure provides the benefits of ―syndicated‖ lending – i.e., risk sharing among lenders – on a
smaller scale, so that businesses that would have ready access to credit in good economic conditions, but are having trouble
accessing credit in the current environment, are once again able to access much-needed capital to create jobs. This program made 11
loans for a total of $1.12 million in 2010.
Saved teacher jobs and avoided a spike in property taxes in Highland Falls: Because of a unique situation, Highland Falls was
at risk of not receiving any federal aid money as it was distributed by the state, but Schumer successfully fought tooth and nail to
ensure that this outcome was avoided, securing Highland Falls $455,000. Without these funds, the district would have had to lay off
three teachers next year, shorten the school day by 45 minutes, cut arts and music programs further, and increase property taxes to
pay back funds borrowed this year to save teacher jobs for the current school year. Schumer was able to secure the funds as part of
the education jobs package passed by Congress in August. After the legislation passed, Schumer sent a letter to Governor Paterson
requesting Highland Falls receive its fair share.
Brought historic FDR papers to Presidential Library in Hyde Park: Schumer‘s legislation allowing a private party to donate a
valuable collection of papers from President Franklin Roosevelt was signed into law this year, bringing a five year saga to a close.
The papers are known as the Tully collection. For years, the transfer of assets was stalled because the National Archives asserted a
claim to a portion of the collection and the threat of litigation over ownership prevented the gift from being completed. To help
overcome that problem, Schumer introduced a bill that was signed by the President on February 1, 2010 to clear the way for the gift.
At the last minute, the private donor went into bankruptcy and the transfer was again stalled. Finally in July, a bankruptcy judge
signed an order allowing the papers to be deemed as ‗abandoned‘ under bankruptcy law, thus allowing their transfer. The papers
are now at the FDR Presidential Library.
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Cracked down on violence in Newburgh: The city of Newburgh in Orange County has seen a huge spike in gang violence in recent
years. Schumer has led the charge to bring these issues to the attention of the Department of Justice and fight for the resources
Newburgh needs to crack down on these criminals. Schumer secured a commitment from U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder in
April to send a high-level DOJ official to Newburgh to tour the city and speak with law enforcement officials about the hurdles they
face in combating the violence. At Schumer‘s request, the DOJ sent the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Mary Lou
Leary to join Schumer in June on a tour of Newburgh and to talk to local and national law enforcement officials in order to
determine what resources the federal government could bring to bear on the problem of the violence.
Secured $1.2 million for clean energy projects: In June, Schumer secured over $1.2 million for the Bedford-Northern Westchester
Energy Action Coalition and the Town of Bedford. Schumer had previously written to Energy Secretary Chu, urging him to award
Bedford the funding to implement its own energy efficiency pilot program. In Bedford, the residential sector represents over fifty
percent of its greenhouse gas emissions; as a result, the Town developed a strategy that targets improving the energy efficiency of its
housing stock to reach its goal. Over the past six months of 2010, Bedford conducted research examining several programs
throughout the U.S. that successfully improved the energy efficiency of their respective areas, and this funding will allow Bedford to
establish the program and improve energy efficiency in the area.
Secured $3.5 million for Orange County for energy efficiency projects: In January, Schumer secured over $3.5 million for
Orange County in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG). The EECBG program will provide grants for
projects that reduce total energy use and fossil fuel emissions, and improve energy efficiency in local communities and nationwide.
Activities eligible for EECBG funding include energy audits and building retrofits in the residential and commercial sector, the
development and implementation of advanced building codes and inspections, and the creation of financial incentive programs for
energy efficiency improvements.
Improved bridge security for five major Hudson Valley bridges: Schumer secured crucial funding that will allow for critical
counterterrorism upgrades at five major bridges in the Hudson Valley- the Bear Mountain Bridge, which received $1.2 million, the
Newburgh-Beacon ―Hamilton Fish‖ Bridge, which received $100,000, the Mid-Hudson ―Franklin D. Roosevelt‖ Bridge, which
received $100,000, the Kingston-Rhinecliff ―George Clinton‖ Bridge, which received $2 million, and the Rip Van Winkle Bridge,
which received $1.2 million. The funding was provided by the Department of Homeland Security and will provide high-tech
cameras and other security technology for the bridges. These upgrades will ensure that the Hudson Valley‘s major bridges are not
the target of terrorism.
Delivered $31.53 million in federal Medicaid directly to counties in the Hudson Valley to help stave off property tax hikes
and layoffs: Schumer secured an extension of the critical Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for New York State‘s
local governments. This funding helps local governments provide Medicaid services without having to rely on increasing property
taxes on New York residents to pay for it. Thousands of New Yorkers have begun to rely on Medicaid during this recession, but
local governments needed help handling the strain of this increased demand. FMAP ensures local and state governments can meet
these needs without having to dip into the wallets of taxpayers.
Secured vital funding for first responders: Every year, fire departments find themselves strapped for cash and having to cut
corners while still maintaining an adequate and well-prepared fire fighting force. Schumer was among the first senators to recognize
the need for the federal government to establish a funding program for local governments and fire departments to help defray the
rising costs of fire prevention. In 2010, Schumer helped secure over $4.5 million for fire departments in the Hudson Valley,
including $232,000 for the Town of Tarrytown Fire Department in Westchester County, $499,000 for the Kingston Fire Department
in Ulster County, and $98,000 for the Glenham Fire District in Dutchess County.
Improved security at Indian Point Energy Center: Following a revelation that a man with extremist ties was employed at a
nuclear power facility in New Jersey, Schumer called on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission‘s Inspector General to review the
background check procedure for employees granted access to nuclear power facilities. As a result, the Inspector General conducted a
thorough review of the background check process and issued a report by the end of September detailing a number of ways the access
authorization process can be improved, including giving the commission better access to criminal databases and foreign travel
history. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission haw now implemented these changes, which will result in a more robust background
check process for all employees who are granted access to nuclear power facilities.
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Capital Region
Saved hundreds of jobs at Beech-Nut facility in Montgomery County: After a
decade long battle to keep the Beech-Nut facility in Canajoharie operating at its full
potential, Schumer celebrated the grand opening of the plant‘s new processing facility
and headquarters in June. The expansion of the plant was a 10-year effort the Senator
was personally involved in several times. In 2000, Schumer prevented a merger
between Milnot and Heinz, which would have resulted in the facility closing its
doors. Then in 2003, Schumer urged Gov. Pataki to consider the long-term welfare
of the Beech-Nut facility when awarding the 2003 NYS WIC contract, which Gerber
was actively seeking in order to edge Milnot out of the jarred baby food market.
Fulton, Saratoga, Washington,
Montgomery, Schoharie, Albany,
Then in 2007 when USDA changes to meat-based baby food inspections at the Beech
Rensselaer, Greene, Columbia, and -Nut facility threatened to slow production and put jobs on the line, Schumer wrote to
Schenectafy the USDA urging them to assign a second full-time inspection shift to the plant to
avoid limiting the facilities production and growth potential. This lead to the Under
Secretary for Food Safety, Dr. Richard Raymond, visited the plant to personally
assess the situation. Following the visit, Dr. Raymond, Schumer and the plant
worked out a solution that allowed Beech-Nut to continue its full scale production.
Promoted Credit for Success program: Schumer led the charge to expand the
Credit for Success program, which allows worthy borrowers who have been
overlooked for loans to receive the credit they need to expand a business without
placing too much financial burden on local banks. In March, the first loan was give
to a local business in Warren County called Martha‘s Dandee Crème, which used the
money to expand its operations.
Helped secure federal funding to bring laid off Saratoga firefighters back to work: In September, Schumer helped secure over
$600,000 in federal funding that allowed the Saratoga Springs Fire Department to bring back or replace seven firefighters who were
laid off earlier this year due to budget cuts. The funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security‘s (DHS) SAFER
program which works to allow fire departments across the country to hire more fire fighters. The grant come in response to a letter
Schumer sent to DHS to urge the agency to fund Saratoga Springs‘ application for the funding.
Secured funding for Skidmore research on firefighting safety: In April, Schumer secured a $569,000 grant for the Skidmore
College Department of Health and Exercise Sciences to study the health risks that threaten firefighters‘ safety. Skidmore
researchers will use the funding to investigate thermal and cardiovascular strain associated with firefighting. Each year,
approximately 45 percent of firefighter line-of-duty deaths are due to sudden cardiac events. Firefighters wear heavy, fire resistant
protective turnout gear to protect themselves from burn injury. The protective clothing itself can weigh over 25
pounds. Paradoxically, this protective clothing adds to the thermal and cardiovascular strain experienced by the firefighter and
hence may add to the risk of sudden cardiac events. This project may update the turnout gear worn by every firefighter in the
country.
Secured $6 million for high-tech job training in Rensselaer and Fulton Counties: In February, Schumer helped secure $6
million from the Department of Labor for job training in health care, biotechnology, and biomanufacturing. The funding was part of
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and was split between Hudson Valley Community College and Fulton Montgomery
Community College. HVCC used the funds for its Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing program, which awards graduates with an
industry-recognized certificate or an associate degree in biotechnology and will train about 400 displaced workers and college
students. This funding comes after Schumer wrote a letter to Labor Secretary Hilda Solis touting the merits of the HVCC program
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and the growth potential of the Capital Region‘s healthcare workforce. FMCC used its grant for the Healthcare Employment and
Leadership Training Hub program to train about 230 people in healthcare related jobs.
Secured funding to rebuild Ashland firehouse and town hall in Greene County: After a fire ravaged the Ashland firehouse and
town hall in early January 2010, Schumer moved quickly to help secure a federal grant of $118,000 to help the town purchase a new
ambulance, replacing the one lost in the fire. Schumer contacted the Department of Homeland Security after the ambulance was
destroyed to urge them to consider recent developments in Ashland as they finalized grant decisions for Round 1 of the FY 09
Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. The grant came through by the end of January.
Delivered over $14 million in federal Medicaid directly to Capital Region counties to help stave off property tax hikes and
layoffs: Schumer secured an extension of the critical Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for New York State‘s local
to help defray the rising costs of fire prevention. In 2010, Schumer secured over $2.8 million for fire departments in the Capital
Region, including over $170,000 for the Albany Fire Department in Albany County, $42,000 for the Stratford Volunteer Fire
Company in Fulton County, and $52,000 for the Granville Engine and Hose Company in Washington County.
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North Country
Secured $35 million in broadband funding for Jefferson and St. Lawrence
counties: After writing a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack urging him to
support Slic Network Solutions application for a Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP)
grant, Secretary Vilsack announced he would allocate $35 million for the
organization to expand broadband access in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties.
The project will expand broadband access by nearly 700 miles, bringing access to
nearly 8,000 homes and over 300 businesses. This is a huge boost for businesses that
need broadband to operate more efficiently and compete with businesses across the
country and the world.
Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence,
Hamilton, Franklin, Clinton, Essex, Promoted Credit for Success program: Schumer led the charge to expand the
and Warren
Credit for Success program, which allows worthy borrowers who have been
overlooked for loans to receive the credit they need to expand a business without
placing too much financial burden on local banks. In March, the first loan was give
to a local business in Warren County called Martha‘s Dandee Crème, which used the
money to expand its operations.
Secured almost $4 million for Watertown International Airport runway

extension: In March ,Schumer helped secure a grant for $3.9 million from the
Department of Transportation to extend the runway at the Watertown International
Airport. This extension is crucial for accommodating more airlines, which will bring
more business and tourists to the region. At the previous length of 5000 feet, some
larger aircraft carrying 50, 70 or 86 passengers are unable to utilize the Watertown
Airport, or are forced to take on fewer passengers, cargo and fuel. This limits both the
destinations that carriers can fly to and also prevents it from maximizing the Watertown travel market. The runway extension should
drastically increase the airport‘s accessibility.
Fought drug trafficking in Jefferson County: Schumer successfully fought for the designation of Jefferson County as a High
Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). The increased federal funding and resources will provide needed support to disrupt and
dismantle drug trafficking along New York‘s northern border. Jefferson County presents a significant threat for cross-border
importation of illegal drugs; it includes one Port of Entry, Alexandria Bay, and two other border crossings, at Cape Vincent and
Clayton. Smugglers are taking advantage of the terrain, interconnecting roadways, and inadequate law enforcement resources to
facilitate the transportation and distribution of large quantities of Canadian marijuana and MDMA (ecstasy) through Jefferson
County.
Secured crucial funding for I-81 extension: In January, Schumer secured over $1.4 million from the Department of Transportation
to help build a new four-lane highway from I-81 to the main gate of Fort Drum. This project not only created construction jobs in
Jefferson County, but will also ensure Fort Drum is adequately connected to the entire region and promote further economic growth
on the base and surrounding areas.
Secured grant for facility improvements at the Natural Museum of the Adirondacks: In June, Schumer helped secure a grant for
$75,000 from the Department of Agriculture for the Natural Museum of the Adirondacks. This grant will be used in the
demonstration of public education at The Wild Center, with the installation of a high efficiency commercial scale wood gasification
boiler integrated with a solar tube hot water system. It will also ensure the museum remains a tourist attraction in Franklin County
and an engine for the local economy.
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Secured grant for expansion project at the Adirondack Regional Airport: Schumer secured a Department of Transportation
grant of $190,000 for the Adirondack Regional Airport to fund an expansion and improvement project. The funds were used to
expand the existing aircraft rescue and firefighting building, providing adequate space and relieving congestion that can pose a safety
risk, and to conduct an comprehensive airport drainage study needed to determine the condition of drainage systems and to prevent
flooding., all while creating much-needed construction jobs in Franklin County.
Delivered $17.99 million in federal Medicaid directly to North County counties to help stave off property tax hikes and
to help defray the rising costs of fire prevention. In 2010, Schumer secured over $2.4 million for fire departments in the North
Country, including over $73,000 for the South Plattsburgh Fire District in Clinton County, $237,000 for the Ellisburg Fire District in
Jefferson County, and $51,000 for the Bombay Volunteer Fire Department in Franklin County.
Took on big business to seek fair prices for dairy producers: Schumer called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate
allegations that dairy processors were reaping excessive profits while paying dairy farmers too little for their milk. At Schumer‘s
request, the Department of Justice‘s (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Christine Varney joined Schumer in Batavia,
New York to meet with local dairy farmers and consumers to discuss potential anticompetitive practices in the dairy market. Over
the past two years, dairy prices have hit historic lows and the share dairy farmers received per dollar consumers spent on milk
declined. Meanwhile the price consumers paid for dairy products remains relatively high. These conditions have bankrupted dairy
farmers across New York. Schumer has called on the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to take a hard look
at the dairy industry and identify where the problems lay. At Schumer‘s urging, the nation‘s top antitrust official came to New York
State to meet with dairy farmers and consumers to hear about their experiences trying to market their milk in a fair and competitive
market. DOJ is now reviewing the information they collected.
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Delayed implementation of costly changes in flood maps: At Schumer‘s urging,
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced in July that they
had agreed to give Onondaga County and the city of Syracuse more time to provide
input into FEMA‘s recent decision to require approximately 2,400 property owners to
purchase flood insurance at an average cost of $800 per year. By law, FEMA is
required to give adequate and substantial notice to local municipalities and residents
if they intend to add additional properties to the county flood map –the document that
delineates which properties are in flood zones. In this situation, however, local
officials say that they were not given enough notice. At Schumer‘s request FEMA
Cayuga, Onondaga, Oswego, Oneida,
has agreed to give residents and municipalities additional time to submit data –
Cortland, Herkimer, and Madison without paying a fee.
Opened up small arms contracts for competition: Schumer successfully worked

to include language in a Senate bill that will open up competition for the Army‘s
small arms contracts to other U.S. manufacturers, like the Ilion, New York based
Remington. Schumer then worked with the United States Army to award Remington
a Firm Fixed Price contract to upgrade up to 3,600 M24 rifles, known as Sniper
Weapon Systems. The contract is for a five year period and has a guaranteed
minimum value of $192,000, with a potential value of up to $28.2 million. This
award followed an extensive research and development effort by Remington to
produce the most outstanding weapon to compete in a full and open competition by
the Army in 2010 for a defined requirement to enhance Army sniper capabilities.
Saved Empire Aero from closing its doors and ensured workers stayed on the job: After learning that Israel Aerospace
Industries (IAI) announced plans to liquidate assets at Empire Aero, Schumer set off on a quest to keep the Empire Aero Center
open and its 200 workers employed. Empire Aero maintains and repairs planes of all types including military and commercial.
Many of the affected workers are highly-skilled FAA licensed mechanics. Working with local officials, Schumer was successful in
helping to locate a buyer and supported the financial arrangement that kept the jobs in Oneida County.
Saved Penn Traffic stores and thousands of jobs: Schumer led the fight to save Penn Traffic stores starting in December of 2009
when he placed a personal call to GE Capital CEO Michael Neal, asking him to keep Penn Traffic open and operating through the
end of January. At the time Schumer said the move would potentially allow Penn Traffic to line up a buyer that would not liquidate
their 53 supermarkets in New York – before Schumer‘s call, GE Capital, Penn Traffic‘s main creditor, wanted to cut off the
company‘s line of credit by the end of the December, forcing them into the arms of a bidder with an intention of liquidating the
stores. Due to Schumer‘s request, GE Capital extended the credit line to the end of January, averting the very real possibility that
4,000 New Yorkers would have been laid off at Christmas time. The extra month gave Penn Traffic time to solicit bidders, such as
Tops Markets, that would keep the greatest number of stores open. Once the extra time was secured, Schumer then successfully
pressured both GE Capital and Penn Traffic to not rush to select a bidder that would liquidate some of Penn Traffic‘s assets, and to
seek out the bidder that would keep the most stores open. Later this year, a bid by Tops Markets was successful, and Tops began
operating former Penn Traffic stores, saving thousands of jobs across Upstate New York.
Secured $2.7 million for job creation in Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida: In February, Schumer secured a $2.7 million grant
from the Department of Labor for health care sector job training for the Workforce Investment Board of Herkimer, Madison, and
Oneida. With this grant, the Mohawk Valley Health Care Career Pipeline Project will connect the benefits of the booming health
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care sector with the region‘s high-poverty population. It will train 2,400 workers at local colleges in certification courses for entry
level positions and degree programs that provide a pathway to steady careers offering good pay in local hospitals, long-term care
facilities, and health care employers. This program will go a long way in combating the high unemployment rates of these counties
and ensure Central New York has a well-trained health care workforce.
Improved nuclear security at Oswego County power plants: Following a revelation that a man with extremist ties was
employed at a nuclear power facility in New Jersey, Schumer called on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission‘s Inspector General to
review the background check procedure for employees granted access to nuclear power facilities. As a result, the Inspector General
conducted a thorough review of the background check process and issued a report by the end of September detailing a number of
ways the access authorization process can be improved, including giving the commission better access to criminal databases and
foreign travel history. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has now implemented these changes, which will result in a more robust
background check process for all employees who are granted access to nuclear power facilities.
Secured millions for Mohawk Valley Community College Cyber Security program: Schumer helped secure a federal grant of
$2.78 million from the Department of Labor for Mohawk Community College. The funds will be used to implement a new, cutting
-edge approach for career education, workforce training and skill acquisition. The grant will be applied under the Employment and
Training Administration‘s Community-Based Job Training Grant Program, and will help train New Yorkers for careers in cyber
security. In addition to preparing Upstate New Yorkers for high-tech jobs, this grant will also solidify Central New York‘s
reputation as a center for cyber security in the United States.
Delivered $14.66 million in federal Medicaid directly to Central New York counties to help stave off property tax hikes and
to help defray the rising costs of fire prevention. In 2010, Schumer secured over $2.5 million for fire departments in Central New
York, including over $162, 000 for the North Syracuse Fire Department in Onondaga County, $754,000 for the City of Cortland
Fire Department in Cortland County, and $72,000 for the Oswego Town Fire Department in Oswego County.
Successfully urged federal officials to maintain protection for NY furniture makers from unfair Chinese trade
practices: Schumer urged federal officials to keep in place current protections that prevent Chinese companies‘ predatory pricing
practices from undercutting American furniture manufacturers, including NY companies L. & J.G. Stickley and Harden
Furniture. The 2005 antidumping ruling was set to expire in 2010. Federal officials subsequently voted unanimously in favor of
keeping current penalties against Chinese manufacturers in place in order to level the playing field for U.S. furniture makers.
Took on big business to seek fair prices for dairy producers: Schumer called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate
allegations that dairy processors were reaping excessive profits while paying dairy farmers too little for their milk. At Schumer‘s
request, the Department of Justice‘s (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Christine Varney joined Schumer in Batavia,
New York to meet with local dairy farmers and consumers to discuss potential anticompetitive practices in the dairy market. Over
the past two years, dairy prices have hit historic lows and the share dairy farmers received per dollar consumers spent on milk
declined. Meanwhile the price consumers paid for dairy products remains relatively high. These conditions have bankrupted dairy
farmers across New York. Schumer has called on the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to take a hard look
at the dairy industry and identify where the problems lay. At Schumer‘s urging, the nation‘s top antitrust official came to New
York State to meet with dairy farmers and consumers to hear about their experiences trying to market their milk in a fair and
competitive market. DOJ is now reviewing the information they collected.
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Rochester-Finger Lakes
Took on big business to seek fair prices for dairy producers: Schumer called on
the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate allegations that dairy processors were
reaping excessive profits while paying dairy farmers too little for their milk. At
Schumer‘s request, the Department of Justice‘s (DOJ) Assistant Attorney General for
Antitrust Christine Varney joined Schumer in Batavia, New York to meet with local
dairy farmers and consumers to discuss potential anticompetitive practices in the
dairy market. Over the past two years, dairy prices have hit historic lows and the
share dairy farmers received per dollar consumers spent on milk declined.
Meanwhile the price consumers paid for dairy products remains relatively high.
Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, These conditions have bankrupted dairy farmers across New York. Schumer has
Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, called on the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to take a hard
Ontario, Yates, and Seneca
look at the dairy industry and identify where the problems lay. At Schumer‘s urging,
the nation‘s top antitrust official came to New York State to meet with dairy farmers
and consumers to hear about their experiences trying to market their milk in a fair and
competitive market. DOJ is now reviewing the information they collected.
Saved “Virtual Installation” at Rochester’s Army Reserves base from closing: In

May, Schumer secured a promise from Army Secretary John McHugh that the Army
would keep the Army Reserves ―Virtual Installation‖ open and operating, and that the
490th Quartermaster Company, which will now be stationed in Rochester and bring
137 service members to the area, will be activated be September 16 th, 2012. Schumer
worked with the Army early in 2010 urging them to keep the 98 th Reserve Division,
currently stationed in Rochester, from moving to a base in Georgia. One of the
community‘s concerns with the move would be the closure of what is called a ―Virtual Installation‖ currently located at Rochester‘s
Army Reserve Base. With Schumer‘s efforts, the 490th Quartermaster company‘s move to Rochester is certain, the Virtual
Instillation is safe from closure, and Rochester‘s tradition of being a military community is be protected.
Secured promise from OMB to keep wool trust program: In January, Schumer wrote to OMB Associate Directors Xavier Briggs
and Sally Ericsson urging them to keep the Wool Trust Fund, a program that has successfully helped companies across the country
create and maintain jobs and which is essential to maintaining the economic health of the iconic Hickey Freeman plant in Rochester.
Schumer said eliminating this program, which provides Hickey Freeman with import tax relief, could lead to the closure of the
Rochester facility and the loss of 400 good paying jobs. Briggs and Ericsson assured Schumer that the proposal to eliminate the
program was off the table and Hickey Freeman would continue to benefit from the Wool Trust Fund.
Secured funding to assist disabled service men and women find clean energy jobs: In June, Schumer secured a $270,000 federal
grant from the Department of Labor for the Veteran‘s Outreach Center in Rochester. The Center assists women and men returning
from serving overseas transition back to civilian life by ensuring that they have every opportunity to succeed in the job market and
ensuring that they receive the full range of services available to them as veterans. This particular grant will ensure veterans receive
employment and training services in the clean energy sector, which has emerged as one of the most promising sectors for future job
growth in the U.S. The Center serves veterans in Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans and Wayne Counties.
Improved security at Ginna nuclear plant: Following a revelation that a man with extremist ties was employed at a nuclear
power facility in New Jersey, Schumer called on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission‘s Inspector General to review the background
check procedure for employees granted access to nuclear power facilities. As a result, the Inspector General conducted a thorough
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review of the background check process and issued a report by the end of September detailing a number of ways the access
authorization process can be improved, including giving the commission better access to criminal databases and foreign travel
history. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission haw now implemented these changes, which will result in a more robust background
check process for all employees who are granted access to nuclear power facilities.
Helped Rochester resident and veteran, Irving Mann, receive long-denied Purple Heart: Schumer actively worked with
Rochester native and World War II veteran, Irving Mann, to overcome bureaucratic hurdles that were keeping Mr. Mann from
receiving a Purple Heart. Mr. Mann was injured in December of 1944 when his unit was attacked at the Saar River, yet he was
denied his Purple Heart due to the fact that the injury was misreported and misclassified. For more than a decade Mr. Mann has been
working to secure the Purple Heart that was owed to him, and Schumer was finally able to cut through the red tape and get him the
recognition he deserved. Schumer presented the Purple Heart to Mr. Mann in September.
Delivered over $5 million in federal Medicaid directly to Rochester-Finger Lakes counties to help stave off property tax hikes
and layoffs: Schumer secured an extension of the critical Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for New York State‘s
local governments. This funding helps local governments provide Medicaid services without having to rely on increasing property
taxes on New York residents to pay for it. Thousands of New Yorkers have begun to rely on Medicaid during this recession, but
local governments needed help handling the strain of this increased demand. FMAP ensures local and state governments can meet
these needs without having to dip into the wallets of taxpayers.
to help defray the rising costs of fire prevention. In 2010, Schumer secured over $2.8 million for fire departments in the Rochester-
Finger Lakes region, including over $163,000 for the North Greece Fire Department in Monroe County, $108,000 for the Village of
Medina Fire Department in Orleans County, and $$71,000 for the Village of Dresden in Yates County.
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Southern Tier
Secured promise from State Department for rebidding in glassware contract: In
March, Schumer secured a promise from the Department of State that the contracts
for glassware for U.S. embassies around the world would be rebid after information
became public suggesting that no American companies were given contracts, even
though Steuben Glass‘s facility in Corning, NY makes the type of stemware needed
by the embassies. The Department of State had previously awarded the contract to a
company that immediately outsourced all the glassware manufacturing work to a
Allegany, Steuben, Chemung, foreign manufacturer. After Schumer teamed with Senators Gillibrand and Brown of
Schuyler, Tompkins, Tioga, Broome, Ohio to urge the State Department to reverse their decision, the Department of State
Chenango, Otsego, and Delaware
announced they would offer Steuben Glass and other domestic manufacturers a
chance to bid for the remaining four years of the five year contract. Supplying
glassware for over 400 American embassies and embassy residences would be a huge
boost for a New York based company like Steuben Glass and the entire community in
Steuben County. Having Steuben‘s glassware used worldwide will only increase the
reputation of its business and has the potential to bring the company‘s goods to new
markets.
Saved Penn Traffic stores and thousands of jobs: Schumer led the fight to save
Penn Traffic stores starting in December of 2009 when he placed a personal call to
GE Capital CEO Michael Neal, asking him to keep Penn Traffic open and operating
through the end of January. At the time Schumer said the move would potentially
allow Penn Traffic to line up a buyer that would not liquidate their 53 supermarkets in
New York – before Schumer‘s call, GE Capital, Penn Traffic‘s main creditor, wanted
to cut off the company‘s line of credit by the end of the December, forcing them into the arms of a bidder with an intention of
liquidating the stores. Due to Schumer‘s request, GE Capital extended the credit line to the end of January, averting the very real
possibility that 4,000 New Yorkers would have been laid off at Christmas time. The extra month gave Penn Traffic time to solicit
bidders, such as Tops Markets, that would keep the greatest number of stores open. Once the extra time was secured, Schumer then
successfully pressured both GE Capital and Penn Traffic to not rush to select a bidder that would liquidate some of Penn Traffic‘s
assets, and to seek out the bidder that would keep the most stores open. Later this year, a bid by Tops Markets was successful, and
Tops began operating former Penn Traffic stores, saving thousands of jobs across Upstate New York.
Secured funding for SUNY Alfred energy program: Schumer helped secured a $500,000 grant for the SUNY Alfred College of
Technology. The funding will be used to build geothermal, solar, and small wind model installations. The funding will help the
region develop clean energy which will foster good paying jobs in an emerging market.
Secured funding for Elmira College construction project: In April, Schumer helped secured a $533,000 grant from the
Department of Transportation for Chemung County. The money will be used to reconstruct and improve the access road to the
Murray Athletic Center at Elmira College. The project will replace the aging culvert system over Catherine Creek, widen and
resurface the road from Route 14, and provide a walkway to the Catherine Valley Trail. This project will improve access to Elmira
College, which is essential for the school‘s future growth, and create many construction jobs in Chemung County.
Secured critical funding for Elmira-Corning Regional Airport: In March, Schumer helped secure a grant of $3.5 million from
the Department of Transportation to fund the rehabilitation of the Elmira-Corning Regional Airport‘s apron, the area contiguous to
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the terminal where planes are parked, loaded, and unloaded. The rehabilitation ensures safe aircraft operations. This grant will
ensure the airport is equipped to handle the economic needs of businesses and tourists who use the airport to access that region of the
Southern Tier and create countless construction jobs in Chemung County.
Secured transportation funding for Tompkins County: In March, Schumer helped secure $2.1 million in Department of
Transportation grants for Tompkins County. The money will be used to purchase six new busses that will replace older busses,
which tend to break down. These busses will improve service for the many passengers who use the bus station every day and work
to increase the station‘s reputation as a regional transportation hub.
Delivered nearly $9 million in federal Medicaid directly to Southern Tier counties to help stave off property tax hikes and
Secured vital funding for first responders: Every year, local fire departments find themselves strapped for cash and having to cut
corners while still maintaining an adequate and well-prepared fire fighting force. Schumer was among the first senators to recognize
the need for the federal government to establish a funding program for local governments and fire departments to help defray the
rising costs of fire prevention. In 2010, Schumer secured over $3.6 million for fire departments in the Southern Tier, including over
$929,000 for the Binghamton Fire Department in Broome County, $140,000 for the City of Elmira in Chemung County, and
$190,000 for the Treadwell Fire Department in Delaware County.
Secured NYSDOT promise to use federal funds for Route 12’s County Route 32 bypass: In March, Schumer secured a promise
from the New York State Department of Transportation to use federal funds he had previously secured for the construction of Route
12‘s County Route 32 bypass. The $487,000 in funding had been secured through the FY2010 Consolidate Appropriates Act. The
commitment came in response to a letter Schumer wrote to NYS DOT Acting Commissioner Stanley Gee in which he emphasized
that the funding was intended for the bypass, and should be used as such.
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Western New York

Helped Bring Yahoo! to Western New York: In September 2010, Yahoo! had a
grand opening of a new data center in Niagara County that will employ nearly 125
people. Over the last two years, Schumer fought hard to bring this facility to Niagara.
After Schumer personally spoke with Yahoo! officials in March of 2009, the
company announced they would locate their new $150 million data center in
Lockport. Schumer was also critical in breaking an impasse between Yahoo! and
Verizon over the cost of local access to broadband, which was one of the final
barriers keeping Yahoo! from finalizing plans to move to Lockport. Schumer
personally spoke with the CEO of Verizon in May of 2009 and stressed the
Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, and importance of bringing a company like Yahoo! to Western New York. Schumer
Cattaraugus touted the region‘s well-educated, hard-working, and affordable work force, as well
as its cool climate and clean, inexpensive power, to entice Yahoo! to the region.
Passed historic measure to reform aviation safety: In response to the crash of

Colgan Air Flight 3407 in Clarence, NY, Schumer led the effort in the Senate to
increase flight experience requirements for flight crewmembers on regional airlines.
A February 2010 report by the National Transportation Safety Board revealed that
pilot and co-pilot error were major contributing factors to the crash. Both the House
and Senate passed Schumer-authored legislation to require co-pilots on regional
flights to obtain an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) license, which mandates a
minimum of 1,500 hours of in-flight experience before they can co-pilot a passenger
aircraft. President Obama signed the bill on August 1. The law (PL 111-216)
additionally includes legislation authored by Schumer that mandates that any
websites selling airline tickets disclose, at first viewing, if a flight is operated by a regional air carrier and not a major commercial
carrier.
Saved Penn Traffic stores and thousands of jobs: Schumer led the fight to save Penn Traffic stores starting in December of 2009
when he placed a personal call to GE Capital CEO Michael Neal, asking him to keep Penn Traffic open and operating through the
end of January. At the time Schumer said the move would potentially allow Penn Traffic to line up a buyer that would not liquidate
their 53 supermarkets in New York – before Schumer‘s call, GE Capital, Penn Traffic‘s main creditor, wanted to cut off the
company‘s line of credit by the end of the December, forcing them into the arms of a bidder with an intention of liquidating the
stores. Due to Schumer‘s request, GE Capital extended the credit line to the end of January, averting the very real possibility that
4,000 New Yorkers would have been laid off at Christmas time. The extra month gave Penn Traffic time to solicit bidders, such as
Tops Markets, that would keep the greatest number of stores open. Once the extra time was secured, Schumer then successfully
pressured both GE Capital and Penn Traffic to not rush to select a bidder that would liquidate some of Penn Traffic‘s assets, and to
seek out the bidder that would keep the most stores open. Later this year, a bid by Tops Markets was successful, and Tops began
operating former Penn Traffic stores, saving thousands of jobs across Upstate New York.
Urged GM Chairman to choose Tonawanda facility to manufacture new V8 engine: Schumer wrote to General Motors
Chairman Ed Whitacre in April of 2010, urging him to begin production of GM‘s new V8 engine at GM‘s Tonawanda
facility. Subsequently, GM announced that they would be investing $400 million to bring production of the V8 to the facility,
creating or retaining more than 700 jobs. This was the second big investment in GM‘s Tonawanda facility that was announced this
year. Schumer was on hand in February at GM‘s Tonawanda facility as GM announced that a new line of fuel efficient Ecotec
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engines would be manufactured at the facility. The Ecotec engine line will provide an investment of over $425 million and bring 470
jobs to Tonawanda. These significant investments will help to make the GM plant in Tonawanda a hub for manufacturing jobs in
Western New York once again.
Fought to get the Bethlehem Steel nuclear workers the compensation they deserve: After nearly a decade of red tape and
frustrating delays, the Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health‘s approved Bethlehem Steel workers‘ petition to be included
in a ―special exposure cohort‖. The designation will allow people who worked with radioactive materials at the old Bethlehem Steel
site and their families to finally receive compensation for their illnesses. Schumer has aggressively worked to get aid for former
nuclear workers in Western New York. In an effort to compensate these workers, Congress passed EEOICPA in 2000 which allowed
them to file claims with the US Department of Labor for individual payments of $150,000 and other benefits for medical treatments.
Workers who contracted radioactive cancer, beryllium disease or chronic silicosis after working at sites that performed nuclear
weapons work during World War II and the Cold War were eligible. In November 2004, Schumer successfully secured a mandate
from Congress that established a resource center intended to provide Western New Yorkers with the support that they need to
effectively navigate the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program. In 2006, the Government Accountability
Office (GAO) completed two major reports on the EEOICPA program exposing many flaws and inconsistencies. It became
abundantly clear that the program was not working as intended, and many former nuclear workers were wrongly being denied
compensation. Schumer called for a full investigation of the Nuclear Workers Program to ensure workers would get their deserved
compensation. Schumer will continue to press the Advisory Board to grant the same special cohort status to all groups of Western
New York nuclear workers.
Worked with steel workers and steel company to bring a steel galvanizing plant to Buffalo: After the Arcelor Mittal steel plant
shut down in 2009, Schumer worked with the United Steel Workers and a company interested in establishing a steel galvanizing
operation in Buffalo. Schumer helped secure $18M in Recovery Zone Facility Bonds to finance the start-up, which will bring much
needed, good paying jobs to Buffalo.
Renovation of historic Jamestown Train Station: After many years of planning and preparation, ground was broken on the
historic Jamestown Train Station Project, located in Chautauqua County. Schumer secured the first $400,000 for the project in 2005,
and with the help of the Western New York Congressional delegation, secured a total of $4.5 million for the project. In 2008, Federal
Transportation Administration (FTA) funds allocated to this important project in Jamestown‗s economic development plan were set
to expire. Schumer lobbied the FTA and cut through the red tape to secure an agreement from federal agencies, ensuring that the
funding for the City of Jamestown‗s long-awaited Train Station project would not expire, allowing the project to move forward as
planned. The Jamestown Train Station project will help to revitalize the City of Jamestown and the surrounding region.
Urged the VA to build a national veterans cemetery in Western New York: Schumer has long made the case that a national
veterans cemetery is critically needed in Western New York. After numerous calls to the VA to designate a cemetery in this region,
the VA has agreed to build a much deserved National Cemetery in Western New York. Schumer fought hard to ensure that funding
was allocated in the 2010 President‗s budget to fund this project. This National Veterans Cemetery designation will allow Western
New York veterans and their families to receive full benefits without having to travel to Bath, NY.
Secured FEMA pledge of $18.5m for Tri-County Hospital relocation efforts: Schumer personally urged William Fugate, the
administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to fully fund the Tri-County Memorial Hospital‘s relocation
and rebuilding efforts. Initially, FEMA only offered to rebuild the facility in the exact location in which the flood that virtually
swept it away in August 2009 had occurred. Schumer wrote to Fugate, saying rebuilding the facility in that location would put future
patients at risk in the event of another severe flood and that FEMA should pay the total cost of relocating the hospital. FEMA then
reconsidered their decision and agreed to fully fund the relocation of the hospital.
Facilitated adoption of Haitian children by Western New York families: After the January earthquake devastated the Haitian
capital of Port-au-Prince, several Western New York families already in the process of adopting Haitian orphans lost contact with
their children and Haitian adoptions agencies. Schumer worked with the State Department and Haitian government to quickly
process these adoptions, ensuring the children were placed with their adoptive families and removed from the dangerous
environment caused by the earthquake.
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Secured $6 million for noise mitigation efforts at Buffalo Niagara International Airport: Schumer secured $6 million from the
Department of Transportation for the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority in March. The grant will provide federal funding for
the construction of noise mitigation measures for public buildings. This grant will provide funds for increased noise control by
retrofitting homes in local communities near the airport to reduce the sound coming from the airport and improve the quality of life
in those communities.
Kept New Era Cap manufacturing in Western New York: Faced with declining demand during the recession, the New Era Cap
Company was forced to close either its Alabama or its New York manufacturing facilities. Senator Schumer spoke to New Era CEO
to urge him to keep the NYS site open and worked with state and local officials to support their efforts. As a result, New Era, which
was started in WNY 90 years ago, remains family run, with headquarters and production solidly rooted in western NY.
Fought to get Steuben Foods of Elma a long term, low-cost power contract with the New York Power Authority (NYPA):
After NYPA informed Steuben Foods that they would only get a seven year extension on their low-cost power contract, Steuben
Foods asked for Schumer‘s help. Schumer went to bat for Steuben and convinced NYPA that a long term power contract was critical
to keeping Steuben Foods in Western New York.
Stopped FEMA from taking $4M from the City of Buffalo for the October ’06 snowstorm clean-up: After the City
of Buffalo quickly and efficiently cleared city streets to allow access to emergency vehicles, police and general use,
FEMA announced that the city had overspent, despite having approved the actions taken by Buffalo Public Works.
Schumer met with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate and let him know that he viewed the push for reimbursement as
―outrageous.‖
Fought for Erie County to keep more than $40 million in stimulus funding that the federal government had threatened to
take back: Erie County ran a $44 million surplus in 2009 and placed that money in a rainy day fund to cover future deficits
spending and difficult fiscal times ahead. The federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Servicers (CMS) told the county that this
was a potentially inappropriate use of the federal stimulus dollars the county had received in the form of enhanced Federal Medical
Assistance Percentages (FMAP) funding, and that the funding was at risk of being rescinded. After receiving this notice from CMS
indicating that they had opened an investigation, Schumer intervened and was able to help the county and federal government reach
an agreement that would still allow the county to save the funding for future use and abide by federal regulations regarding the use of
the stimulus money.
Saved thousands from burdensome flood insurance costs: Schumer continued to press FEMA on the issue of flood maps in the
Town of Wheatfield, and urged FEMA to utilize data provided by the town as the flood maps were developed. This resulted in even
more homes removed from the flood maps this year, including many in the Bergholz area of the Town of Wheatfield. In 2009,
Schumer repeatedly urged FEMA to re-evaluate its data and consider more in depth studies the town had undertaken, which
contradicted FEMA‗s findings. At Schumer‗s urging, FEMA reversed course and several hundred homeowners were removed from
the map freeing up thousands of their hard earned dollars for something else other than burdensome insurance costs. Schumer also
previously succeeded in getting FEMA to extend the town‗s deadline to appeal by 60 days.
Delivered millions in federal Medicaid directly to counties to help stave off property tax hikes and layoffs: Schumer secured
an extension of the critical Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for New York State‘s local governments. This funding
helps local governments provide Medicaid services without having to rely on increasing property taxes on New York residents to pay
for it. Thousands of New Yorkers have begun to rely on Medicaid during this recession, but local governments needed help handling
the strain of this increased demand. FMAP ensures local and state governments can meet these needs without having to dip into the
wallets of taxpayers.
to help defray the rising costs of fire prevention. In 2010, Schumer secured over $2.7 million for fire departments in Western New
York, including over $97,000 for the Great Valley Volunteer Fire Department in Cattaraugus County, $789,000 for the City of
Buffalo Fire Department, and $247, 000 for the Lockport Fire Department.
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Successfully urged federal officials to reject foreign trade zone proposal that would have undermined Niagara Falls
manufacturer: Schumer urged Commerce Department officials to reject a foreign trade subzone application seeking an exemption
to use unfairly traded silicon metal from China and Russia within a new foreign-trade subzone without payment of antidumping
duties. Allowing access to dumped silicon metal without payment of such duties would have had a direct and negative impact on a
major employer in Niagara Falls, Globe Specialty Metals, as well as a significant negative economic impact on the region and on
local jobs. The FTZ Board ultimately rejected the exemption request.
Construction started on renovation of historic Niagara Falls Train Station and Customhouse. After many years of planning
and preparation, ground was broken on the historic Niagara Falls Train Station project, located in Niagara County. Schumer has
secured over $3.5 million for the Niagara Falls International Railway Station Project since 2004. In 2008, after planning the re-
location of the train station over 20 years ago, funds were finally released after Schumer fought to move the project forward.
Schumer also fought to get the Federal Highway Administration to make the project a top priority, speeding along final approval.
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national and legislative accomplishments
Creating Jobs for New

Yorkers
Authored the Hire Now Tax Cut that
benefited almost 400,000 New York-
ers: This spring, Schumer teamed up
with his colleague, Republican Senator
Orrin Hatch from Utah, to pass the
―Hire Now Tax Cut‖ that provides busi-
nesses with incentives to hire employ-
ees who have been unemployed for 60
days or more. This tax cut allowed
employers to avoid paying the em-
ployer‘s share of Social Security taxes
on that workers for the duration of
2010. The more a business pays a
worker (up to the maximum Social Se-
curity wage of $106,800), and the
longer a business has a worker on its
payroll, the greater the tax benefit.
Almost 400,000 New York workers
were hired after this measure passed,
saving New York employers millions in taxes.
Expanded Ulster County’s Credit for Success program: After Ulster County Executive Mike Hein announced the establishment
of the first Credit for Success program, Schumer took the program statewide in January. This innovative program was designed to
increase the availability of credit to small businesses by creating lending pools in every region of the State. Under the program,
lending decisions are being made by the New York Business Development Corporation pursuant to rigorous underwriting standards
-- all loans comply with SBA lending criteria – but the program‘s innovative structure enables banks to increase their small business
lending. The consortium structure provides the benefits of ―syndicated‖ lending – i.e., risk sharing among lenders – on a smaller
scale, so that businesses that would have ready access to credit in good economic conditions, but are having trouble accessing credit
in the current environment, are once again able to access much-needed capital to create jobs.
Secured promise from State Department for rebidding in glassware contract: In March, Schumer secured a promise from the
Department of State that the contracts for glassware for U.S. embassies around the world would be rebid after information became
public suggesting that no American companies were given contracts, even though Steuben Glass‘s facility in Corning, NY makes
the type of stemware needed by the embassies. The Department of State had previously awarded the contract to a company that
immediately outsourced all the glassware manufacturing work to a foreign manufacturer. After Schumer teamed with Senators Gil-
librand and Brown of Ohio to urge the State Department to reverse their decision, the Department of State announced they would
offer Steuben Glass and other domestic manufacturers a chance to bid for the remaining four years of the five year contract. Sup-
plying glassware for over 400 American embassies and embassy residences would be a huge boost for a New York based company
like Steuben Glass and the entire community in Steuben County. Having Steuben‘s glassware used worldwide will only increase the
reputation of its business and has the potential to bring the company‘s goods to new markets.
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Protecting the Middle-Class

Urged Fed to adopt new overdraft protection guidelines: In October
2009, Schumer wrote to the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board Ben
Bernanke urging him to adopt stronger guidelines for overdraft programs.
Some banks had implemented abusive overdraft practices that rearranged the
order of charges to maximize the fees they could squeeze out of costumers.
For example, if a consumer has $10 in their account and makes three $2 pur-
chases and then a $9 purchase, he or she should only be charged for a single
overdraft. However, banks commonly rearrange charges so that the $9 pur-
chase would be charged first, and then the three $2 charges. Therefore, in-
stead of paying a single overdraft fee, a consumer pays three. Also, consum-
ers were automatically enrolled in costly overdraft programs that did not
allow them the opportunity to decline a purchase if it ovedrew their account. Schumer urged the Fed to make these programs volun-
tary rather than mandatory. The Federal Reserve adopted these suggestions and implemented new overdraft protection guidelines as
of July 1, 2010.
Protected consumers from “free credit report” schemes: Anyone who has watched TV over the last few years has probably seen
the ubiquitous commercials from companies that offer consumers ―free‖ access to their credit reports. The commercials can be very
catchy, and they may serve as a reminder to consumers to be vigilant about monitoring their credit; however, these commercials,
among many others that promote similar services, take advantage of Americans‘ very real worries about identity theft in a misleading
and deceptive way by tricking them into paying for reports they are entitled to get for free. Senator Schumer called on the Federal
Trade Commission (FTC) to bust up this long-running scam. In February, the FTC issued a rule requiring new disclosures to help
consumers avoid these confusing ―free credit report‖ offers – which often require consumers to spend money on credit monitoring or
other products and services.
Cracked down on Cash for Clunkers internet scams: After the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) program (as it is formally
known) became law, Schumer requested the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) step up enforcement actions against internet sites
fraudulently charging consumers thousands of dollars in bogus fees to register consumers for participation in the program. The web-
sites also asked consumers to provide personal information, raising the risk of identity theft. The FTC subsequently announced a
crackdown on these con artists and issued an alert through thousands of media outlets and organizations warning consumers about
bogus ―cash for clunkers‖ websites.
Fought to Stop the Sale of Dangerous Alcoholic Drinks: With the

increasing popularity of caffeinated alcoholic beverages among teenag-
ers, Schumer called on the Food and Drug Administration and the Fed-
eral Trade Commission to take action to stop the marketing, distribu-
tion and sale of caffeinated alcoholic beverages. Schumer also called
on the New York State Liquor Authority to ban the distribution and
sale of caffeinated alcoholic beverages in New York State. In Novem-
ber, all three agencies did just that, effectively banning the future mar-
keting, distribution and sale of these drinks. Caffeinated alcoholic bev-
erages contain three to five times the amount of alcohol as a bottle of
beer or a glass of wine. The labeling and packaging of many of these
types of beverages rendered them nearly indistinguishable from ordi-
nary energy drinks, and recent studies had shown that alcohol mixed
with caffeine posed serious health and safety risks, especially for
younger drinkers.
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Secured extension of the $2,500 tuition tax credit for middle-class families. Last year, Schumer authored a $2,500 tax credit to
offset the skyrocketing cost of college tuition, which became law as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Unfortu-
nately, the provision was temporary. But as part of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act,
this vital tax cut was extended for another two years. According to the Federal Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance,
cost factors prevent 48 percent of college-qualified high school graduates from attending a four-year institution and 22 percent from
attending any college at all.
Secured extension of tax break for commuters. Last year, Schumer authored and passed legislation that nearly doubled the federal
tax-free fringe benefit for mass transit commuters from $120 per month to $230 per month. This legislation not only increased the
tax break available to commuters, but created a greater incentive for commuters to use mass transit, therefore benefiting the environ-
ment. Unfortunately, this important tax cut was only temporary. But as part of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthori-
zation and Job Creation Act, Schumer secured a one-year extension of the $230 per month benefit.
Cracked down on “honey laundering” schemes: Schumer urged federal officials to crackdown on imports of Chinese-origin
honey transshipped through third countries in order to evade payment of U.S. import duties. This transshipping or ―honey launder-
ing‖ – the intentional mislabeling of the country of origin – is costing the U.S. millions of dollars in unpaid duties and threatens the
health of the U.S. honey industry and, by extension, the health of U.S. agricultural industries. Subsequently, U.S. Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) indicted eleven individuals and six corporations on federal charges for allegedly participating in an in-
ternational conspiracy to illegally import more than $40 million of Chinese-origin honey. The honey was mislabeled as coming from
other countries to avoid nearly $80 million in duties, and included honey that was adulterated with antibiotics not approved for use in
honey production. Schumer also urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish a national "standard of identity" for
honey to ensure that products are 100 percent pure, rather than diluted with other sweeteners to cut costs or evade import restrictions.
Subsequently, the FDA announced the seizure of 64 drums of imported Chinese honey in Philadelphia that was contaminated with a
potent antibiotic not approved by the agency for use in food.
Defended online privacy protections: This year, the social networking site, Facebook, began providing third party websites with
personal information that users previously had the ability to keep private. Schumer argued that these changes fundamentally altered
the relationship between users and the social networking site, and urged the site to allow for greater privacy protections. In May, the
site announced significant revisions to its privacy settings allowing users greater ease in protecting their information.
Urged the FTC to investigate whether rental car companies are renting defective vehicles: Schumer asked the Federal Trade
Commission to investigate allegations that rental car companies are renting vehicles that have been recalled for repair of safety de-
fects without having fixed those safety defects. By law, new car dealers are not permitted to sell recalled vehicles without first fixing
the safety defects. Schumer will introduce legislation to hold rental car companies to the same standard if the FTC does not or can-
not take action to prevent rental car companies from renting defective vehicles.
Health Care
Helped to pass the Affordable Care Act, a historic health reform law that will give millions of New Yorkers more affordable
health insurance: In March, Schumer helped pass a landmark health care reform bill, which fundamentally changes how our health
care system serves Americans. The new law cuts the federal deficit by $143 billion over 10 years and up to $1.3 trillion in the sec-
ond decade. Beginning in 2014, more than one million New Yorkers will be eligible to participate in the huge and unprecedented
middle class tax cuts that will help pay for the cost of private health insurance. These tax cuts, which total an estimated $110 billion
nationally in 2014, will be provided in the form of tax credits to New Yorkers to offset the cost of their health insurance premiums,
and will be worth billions of dollars to New York residents that year.
Strengthened Medicare for New York’s senior citizens: In March, Schumer helped pass Medicare reforms as part of the Afford-
able Care Act. These reforms strengthen Medicare for all seniors, provide all beneficiaries with important new free preventative
benefits, and extend the solvency of the Medicare Trust Fund by 12 years. For more than 250,000 New York seniors who hit the
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―donut hole‖ or gap in prescription drug coverage every year, the new law provided a $250 check in 2010, more than 50% discounts
on their drugs for 2011 and beyond until the hole is filled in 2020. Schumer fought to protect the high quality Medicare Advantage
plans, which cover almost 1 million New York seniors, and incentivize these plans to seek a 5 star rating – thus showing that they
put NY seniors first.
Cut the waste, fraud, and abuse that drive up health care costs: Schumer recognized that waste, fraud, and abuse is a major
cause of skyrocketing health care costs and urged his colleagues to address these problems in the health reform bill that passed in
Match. The Affordable Care Act includes significant new tools that will help fight fraud and protect taxpayer dollars.
Supported community health centers: Millions of New Yorkers visit community health centers every year and Schumer fought to
protect these facilities and ensure they have access to the resources they need to continue providing top-notch medical care. Com-
munity health centers provide high quality and affordable medical, dental and preventive care to more than 1.4 million New Yorkers
in more than 450 communities throughout the state. Schumer fought to include more than $11 billion over 5 years to expand U.S.
community health centers in the Affordable Care Act, which passed in March.
Secured funding for health care provider training: Schumer fought for New York patients by securing over $26 million to date
to train health care providers throughout the state. These funds came through the Prevention and Public Health Fund established in
the Affordable Care Act, which passed in March. By providing incentives to increase the supply of primary care doctors, nurses, and
physician assistants, this funding will bolster New Yorkers‘ access to primary care and community-based prevention services.
Ensured consumers get more health care insurance options: Schumer urged his Senate colleagues to include a provision in the
Affordable Care Act, which passed in March, that will ensure consumers have more health insurance options that better serve their
needs in the future than under the current system. Starting next year, the government will require that at least 80% of your premium
dollars will be spent on care, instead of profits. Starting in 2014, improved choices will be offered through health insurance Ex-
changes – new, competitive, state-run and consumer-centered health insurance marketplaces. The Exchanges will make purchasing
health insurance easier by providing eligible consumers and businesses with ―one-stop-shopping‖ where they can compare and pur-
chase health insurance coverage. If your job-based plan is too expensive, then the government may help you pay for new insurance
on the Exchange.
Helped small businesses provide health insurance to employees: Schumer urged his Senate colleagues to include a provision in
the Affordable Care Act that provides relief to small businesses struggling with the high cost of health insurance. Retroactively to
January 1, 2010 – a new small business health care tax credit will be in effect that will provide a 35% tax credit on health premiums,
with the credit increasing to 50% in 2014. Once the Exchange starts in 2014, small businesses, including non-profits, will get addi-
tional tax credits of up to 35% of the cost of providing health insurance. Altogether, the health reform law will invest $40 billion
over the next decade in tax credits that will enable small businesses to invest, compete and hire more workers.
Housing
Kept hundreds of families in their homes at 1520 Sedgwick: In August, a buyer for 1520 Sedgwick, the birthplace of hip-hop and
the home of hundreds of New York City residents, closed on the purchase of the building‘s mortgage note from Sovereign Bank,
preserving one of the largest affordable housing facilities in the area. The investor group took receivership of the property while it
completes the foreclosure process and committed to maintaining the building‘s affordability. Once the foreclosure process is com-
plete, the building will undergo renovations and repairs to ensure that this housing is both safe and affordable for residents. Schumer
has been instrumental in preserving 1520 Sedgwick over the years. In 2008, Schumer held a rally with tenants to ensure that a poten-
tial buyer would not force out current tenants with the hope of enticing higher income families to live there and drastically raising
rents. Schumer also worked for months with tenants, advocates, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Devel-
opment (HPD) and the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) to find a buyer for the property who was commit-
ted to maintaining the long-term affordability of this historic property.
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Saved 18,000 public housing units in New York City: In February, Schumer led support for the New York City Housing Author-
ity‘s (NYCHA) effort to federalize public housing units previously owned by the State and City. These 18,000 units had previously
been abandoned by the state and city governments. Since 1995, NYCHA has undertaken the ownership, management and mainte-
nance of these units as public housing by sharing the federal funding it receives for other public housing units, causing an annual
structural deficit in NYCHA‘s budget. By making these units eligible for federal funding, NYCHA will be able to address a signifi-
cant portion of this annual deficit and ensure that all NYCHA-operated developments are staffed and maintained adequately to prop-
erly serve tens of thousands of residents. NYCHA received an additional $75 million in federal aid this year as a result of these ef-
forts and will continue to receive additional appropriations for these units going forward.
Facilitated deal to fix NYCHA’s Section 8 tenant based voucher deficit: NYCHA unexpectedly faced a severe shortage of Sec-
tion 8 vouchers, which could have left thousands of New Yorkers who had been promised a voucher out in the cold. Schumer sent a
letter with the New York Delegation asking New York State and New York City to address NYCHA‘s Section 8 voucher defi-
cit. Schumer called on New York State and New York City to work together with HUD to ensure that families counting on those
vouchers would have access to affordable housing. After Schumer‘s letter was received, the New York City Department of Housing
Preservation and Development, New York State Department of Housing and Community Renewal, and NYCHA came to an agree-
ment to fill the Section 8 gap by agreeing to transfer Section 8 vouchers between the organizations, ensuring that thousands of fami-
lies would continue to receive the unused vouchers they rely upon to afford their homes.
Worked with the Department of Housing and Urban Development to allow voucher recipients in New York City to keep their
badly needed housing assistance: In April, Schumer wrote to the HUD Secretary, Shaun Donovan, urging the department to use a
$150 million emergency fund to prevent approximately 4,000 New York families from losing their homes. The New York City
Housing Authority (NYCHA), facing Section 8 funding deficit, was considering revoking Section 8 rental assistance vouchers to
thousands of families. NYCHA received approximately $23 million in federal funds in order to help cover this deficit.
Facilitated sale of Eljay Housing Portfolio to City of Syracuse: The Eljay Housing Portfolio is a set of nine multifamily proper-
ties in Syracuse, which receive a mortgage subsidy from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in order to
keep the properties affordable for tenants. In 2008, Eljay‘s owners went into foreclosure and HUD took over the mortgage for all of
the properties, and planned to auction them off. Schumer intervened on behalf of the City and successfully delayed HUD‘s initial
auction in order to give the City time to find a suitable nonprofit organization interested in purchasing and rehabilitating the proper-
ties, and maintaining affordability. In 2010, Schumer successfully negotiated with HUD to allow Syracuse to grant to prospective
developers access to the properties in order to assess the viability of a rehabilitation plan. After working with a nonprofit developer
to formulate a sustainable plan for the properties, the City pur-

chased Eljay from HUD, then sold them to the developer. This
action ensured that the properties will soon undergo long-
awaited rehabilitation as part of a statewide effort to remove
neighborhood blight using federal Neighborhood Stabilization
Program funding.
Created the Multifamily Mortgage Resolution Program: In

May, Schumer introduced an amendment to the Dodd-Frank
Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, which was
ultimately included in the final bill, directing the Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of
Treasury to create a Multifamily Mortgage Resolution Pro-
gram. The program is intended to protect multifamily housing
from predatory equity investors. During the housing bubble,
these investors began to purchase affordable multifamily proper-
ties for exorbitant prices, even though rent rolls were barely able
to support basic operating expenses and maintenance. As a re-
sult, owners eventually defaulted, basic maintenance and upkeep
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fell by the wayside and tenants were left in virtually unlivable conditions. The program required by Schumer‘s amendment will en-
sure major affordable housing complexes in New York City and across the country are preserved and speculative practices are curbed
in the future to avoid repeating the predatory equity cycle.
Energy and the Environment

Secured aid to help with home heating bills: After Schumer called on the administration in January to release emergency heating
aid, the federal government announced it would sent over $45 million dollars in funds to New York State to help seniors and low in-
come families deal with heating costs through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Releasing this emer-
gency LIHEAP funding – supplementing block grant funding already being spent in every state – helped thousands of families and
seniors with their energy bills, and in doing so, created a noticeable economic multiplier. Less burdened by energy bills, these low-
income families have more to spend on other essentials, and can avoid the choice between paying energy bills and putting food on
their table.
Called for accountability in BP oil spill: From the onset of the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, Schumer
worked to ensure that the spill is cleaned up and those responsible for the disaster are held accountable. He was among the first to call
on BP to immediately establish a special account of $20 billion to be used for payment of economic damages and clean-up costs in
order to ensure BP fully and quickly covers the costs of this disaster. BP has created this fund and it is already being used to clean up
the gulf and compensate residents of the gulf who have suffered losses as a result of the oil spill. Schumer also sent a letter to BP head
Tony Hayward pressing him to table plans to pay out its shareholder dividend until the full costs for cleaning up the Gulf oil spill can
be calculated. BP complied with this request and has announced it will suspend dividend payments for the year. Schumer also co-
sponsored the Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act which would make restitution for violations of the Clean Water Act mandatory
and increase criminal sentences for those who damage our environment. This bill was passed in the Senate Judiciary Committee on
June 24, 2010, and will now go to the full Senate for passage.
Elections
Revolutionized voting rights for America soldiers: As Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, Schumer learned that due to a
series of antiquated voting procedures, our military and overseas voters were being disenfranchised in their attempts to vote. Two out
of five ballots requested by those voters were not received in the 2008 election. Schumer championed a comprehensive bill that mod-
ernized how our military voters get access to the ballots—the biggest series of changes in over two decades. The bill gave these vot-
ers enough time to vote, required states provide a blank ballot electronically, and allows the soldier to confirm when the completed
ballot has been received by the election office. The bill also ensured that the Department of Defense made major improvements in
this field, including a standard way of notifying soldiers that an election deadline is approaching, overnight mail return delivery from
overseas, and a total revamping of the way the Department provides assistance to the brave men and women in uniform. The bill
passed through Congress, was signed by President Obama, and will be implemented fully for the 2010 mid-term elections.
Promoted Asian-American voter registration access: As Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee, Schumer pushed the Federal
Election Assistance Commission in March to translate the National Voter Registration Form into Asian languages, as required by the
Voting Rights Act. This will help provide access to the ballot to many Americans with limited English proficiency.
Fought to break up voting system monopolies: Schumer was a leading advocate that brought the largest voting system merger in
the country to the attention of the Department of Justice in March. Through Schumer‘s work and oversight, the Justice Departments
found major anticompetitive problems with the merger, and successfully blocked the deal. That agreement and the resulting competi-
tion in that industry will result in lower costs for local governments, lower taxes, and better-working voting systems.
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Education
Saved thousands of teaching jobs across New York State: In August, the Senate voted to provide $10 billion for additional sup-
port to local school districts to prevent imminent layoffs across the country. For New York, it provides $607 million and will help to
avoid approximately 8,100 teacher layoffs, according to estimates by the U.S. Department of Education. Nationwide, it is estimated
that this fund will help keep nearly 140,000 educators on the job. Schumer was instrumental in bringing the bill to the Senate floor
after previous versions failed earlier in the summer.
Helped secure $700 million in education funding: In August, New York received almost $700 million from the ―Race to the Top‖
grant program through the Department of Education. This program provides funds to states who are leading the charge with ambi-
tious and innovative plans for improving our schools. Of the $696 million awarded to New York, $348.3 million will be used to
support curriculum, standards, and assessments across the state, to promote and develop teacher and principal training, and to estab-
lish a statewide data system. The other half will be distributed to schools to support implementation of these reforms at the local
level.
Increased access to higher education through a historic bump

in Pell Grant funding: Schumer pushed for an increase in fund-
ing for the Pell Grant program, need-based grants for low-income
students to pursue higher education, through the Health Care and
Education Reconciliation bill. The use of Pell Grants has risen
dramatically during the economic recession, and the increased
funding will ensure that the program can continue to serve all
qualified students who want to attend college. This increase in
funding will provide an estimated almost $700 million in loans to
New York students over the next ten years, and will also allow an
additional 35,000 New York students to receive Pell Grants. In
addition, the maximum individual reward was raised from $5,500
for this year to $5,975 in FY 2017, so that a Pell grant can con-
tribute just as much to an education in ten years as it does to-
day. This student-friendly investment in the Pell grant program
will help educate our future workforce and allow the United
States to remain competitive in a global economy.
Secured $38 million for New York community colleges: Schumer secured needed funds for New York community colleges
through the College Access Challenge Grants included in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation bill. Through this program,
community colleges can develop or improve educational or career training programs.
Law and Order

Passed legislation to secure our Southern border: Schumer, Chairman of the Senate Immigration Subcommittee, drafted and en-
acted a $600 million emergency package to improve security along the U.S.-Mexican border. Schumer‘s proposal deployed a ―strike
force‖ of 1,000 border agents to target hot spots, $89 million for 500 other border personnel, and $196 million for law enforcers and
prosecutors to strengthen the presence of the FBI, DEA, ATF, and US Marshals along the Southern Border. This bill also included
funding for unmanned aerial vehicles to boost border surveillance, and forward operating bases to provide for more border enforce-
ment at the border itself.
Gave immigration officials on the border the authority to conduct drug arrests: After sustained advocacy by Schumer, the
Obama administration agreed to provide broader arrest authority to immigration agents stationed along the U.S. border. Schumer
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had pressed for the expanded authority to be given to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers after meeting with the
head of that agency, John Morton, in April 2009. Until Schumer began his advocacy, ICE has had its arrest powers limited to immi-
gration crimes despite being the nation‘s lead agency stationed along the border. In order to take on the drug cartels in a more coor-
dinated way and crack down on all these illegal trades, ICE needed drug-arrest powers, or so-called ―Title 21‖ authority, as almost
all state and local law enforcement officials have.
Passed bill to Strengthen the Northern Border – The northern border of the United States is hard to monitor due to its length and
geography, and is often exploited by a diverse array of traffickers. Indeed, America‘s northern border is now the lead gateway for
ecstasy to enter the U.S. Since 2005, seizures of ecstasy coming across the northern border have been eight times greater than sei-
zures in our country‘s southwest border. According to the 2010 National Drug Threat Assessment, the amount of ecstasy (MDMA)
seized at or between northern border ports of entry increased 594 percent from 2004-2009. Senator Schumer authored and passed the
Northern Border Counter which requires the Office of National Drug Control Policy – in consultation with state, local, tribal, and
international governments – to develop a comprehensive plan to blunt this illegal drug trade. This legislation passed the Senate and
House in December, and is awaiting presidential signature into law.
Confirmed Judge Raymond Lohier – Schumer recommended that President Obama nominate Raymond Lohier to serve on the
United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Mr. Lohier has served as the Chief of the Securities and Commodities Fraud
Task Force at the U.S. Attorney‘s Office for the Southern District of New York. Not only is Mr. Lohier a highly qualified candidate
for the Second Circuit and a lawyer whose views have been tempered by a broad range of experiences, but, as a proud Haitian
American, he is a candidate who would enhance the diversity of the federal bench. President Obama nominated Mr. Lohier, and he
was confirmed by the Senate in December.
Passed legislation to combat companies that abuse immigration visas to outsource high-tech jobs:
Schumer drafted and enacted legislation that raised immigration visa fees for companies who exploit loopholes in our immigration
system in order to employ the vast majority of their workers on foreign work-visas. These companies then staff these foreign work-
ers to jobs in America that can easily be performed by Americans. By raising these fees, Schumer ensured that hard-working Ameri-
cans wishing to perform these high-tech jobs will not be undersold by foreign labor.
Improved airport security: Upon writing a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano, DHS agreed to begin in-
stalling electronic readers at airports to determine the authenticity of identifications used by passengers seeking to board air-
planes. These readers will help to reduce the risk posed by potential terrorists using fake identifications that are not detected by air-
port screeners. Napolitano also agreed with
Schumer‘s suggestion that these readers should
also have the capability to screen identifications
against terrorist watch lists and record the exit of
foreigners leaving the United States.
Improved passport security: Schumer improved

the security of U.S passports by demanding that
the Government Printing Office halt overseas pro-
duction of electronic chips used in American pass-
ports. Schumer wrote letter to the GPO's director
Robert Tapella following a joint investigation by
ABC News and the Center for Public Integrity that
revealed a years-long failure by the agency to re-
solve persistent concerns about the security risks
involved in the outsourcing. As a result of
Schumer‘s advocacy, the GPO announced that it
would stop production of electronic components
assembled at a factory in Thailand, which is con-
sidered the key piece of the nation's new, more
sophisticated E-Passport. These chips will now be
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produced in the United States.
Improved the immigration court system: Schumer secured funding to expand the EOIR Legal Orientation Program in order
to conduct trainings in New York of pro bono lawyers to enhance the quality of immigration advocacy, as well as increase levels of
pro bono representation. These trainings ensured that all parties are on the same page with regard to immigration law—so that frivo-
lous claims will not be raised and meritorious claims will be readily identified by all parties and will be quickly adjudicated. In addi-
tion, this project reduced the number of immigration proceedings that are repeatedly continued because immigrants are unable to
secure legal representation. These additional funds resulted in net-cost savings to the immigration system and helped legitimate refu-
gees obtain the relief that they merited.
Advocated to secure "Temporary Protected Status" for Haitians: Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Schumer was
the first member of Congress to call on the administration to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitian nationals who were
living in the U.S. when the earthquake occurred. Shortly after receiving Schumer‘s letter, the Department of Homeland Security
designated TPS for eligible Haitian nationals. This was a critical measure to provide a temporary refuge for Haitian nationals who
were living in the U.S. at the time of the earthquake, and whose personal safety may have been jeopardized by returning to Haiti.
Sponsored legislation to protect widows and orphans of deceased US troops from losing their legal status: Schumer sponsored
legislation that was signed into law that ends a controversial interpretation of federal law, known as the "widow penalty." The clause
required that a couple be married at least two years in order for the foreign spouse to qualify for legal residency in the U.S. This in-
terpretation had thrown several hundred immigrants whose U.S. troop spouses had died serving in Iraq and Afghanistan into illegal
status. The provision passed removes the two-year marriage requirement, permitting widows and widowers of U.S. citizens to apply
for a green card for themselves and on behalf of their children born abroad. This honored our fallen troops by preventing the depor-
tation of their spouses after their unfortunate death while serving our country.
Successfully fought to prevent dramatic fee increases for immigrant visas: Late in 2009, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services announced it was considering raising fees on immigrant visas to compensate for budget shortfalls. Schumer wrote a letter
to the agency saying that raising fees on certain visas would actually increase the budget deficit even further by reducing the number
of applications. The agency agreed, and only raised fees for employment-based petitions and not for naturalization applica-
tions. USCIS also took Schumer's recommendation to reduce fees for many applications used by immigrants who were less likely to
be able to afford the higher fees. These reforms succeeded in eliminating USCIS‘s budget shortfall.
Successfully fought to prevent unnecessary penalties for visa overstays caused by the volcanic ash crisis in Europe: In April
2010, an eruption of a volcano in Iceland caused substantial volcanic ash that cancelled flights to Europe—and through Europe—for
over a week. Schumer acted to ensure that thousands of visitors and businesspersons who were scheduled to depart the United
States, but could not due to the volcano, would not be classified as visa overstays if they left the U.S. immediately after the crisis
subsided. This advocacy assisted America‘s economy by ensuring that important international commerce would not be disrupted by
people being wrongly being prevented from re-entering the United States through no fault of their own due to misclassification of
having overstayed their visa.
Sponsored a bill to study traffic at border crossings: Schumer co-sponsored a bill that passed the Senate that would institute com-
prehensive studies on the causes and effects of traffic at New York State‘s border crossings. The bill was introduced because
Schumer is concerned that serious traffic congestion at border crossings are harming local business in New York State communities
and hampering the ability of tourists to move between the U.S. and Canada. The delays are only expected to grow worse with the
implementation of stricter border crossing rules in January 2008.
Reduced passport processing backlogs: In early 2007, due to inadequate planning, the State Department faced a staggering back-
log in processing passport applications that extended wait times and jeopardized international travel plans for thousands of citizens.
Schumer called on the State Department to refund expedite fees for travelers who paid extra for speedy service but were let down by
the Department. Within a week, the State Department agreed to provide such refunds. Schumer also authored the Passport Backlog
Reduction Act to grant the State Department flexibility in rehiring retired personnel already experienced in processing passports.
Schumer‘s legislation sped through both houses of Congress and was signed into law by the President on July 30, 2007. By the end
of September, the State Department had cleared the backlog and returned to normal processing times.
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Secured Public Safety Officers' Benefit for Auxiliary

Officers: The Public Safety Officers‘ Benefits (PSOB) Pro-
gram provides a one-time financial benefit to eligible survi-
vors of public safety officers whose deaths are the direct and
proximate result of a traumatic injury sustained in the line of
duty. In 1993, Auxiliary Officer Milton Clarke was killed
while responding to the sound of gun shots outside his busi-
ness in the Bronx, but the Justice Department rejected his
family‘s PSOB claim, contending that New York auxiliary
officers did not qualify for the program. Schumer made the
case to the Justice Department that auxiliary offices met
eligibility requirements, and pressed officials to take another
look at the Clarke Family‘s claim. In June, nearly 17 years
after Auxiliary Officer Clarke‘s shooting, the Justice Depart-
ment granted the benefit to the hero‘s family.
Protected journalists from unfair, overseas law suits: American journalists and authors have been sued for libel overseas for
material they publish in the US that foreigners are able to access. These suits are brought over writing that is well within the
bounds of the first amendment, but is not protected under more liberal libel laws abroad. Schumer cosponsored the Securing the
Protection of Our Enduring and Established Constitutional Heritage (SPEECH) Act to address this issue, and ensure that Ameri-
cans are able to practice their right to free speech without fear of foreign intimidation. President Obama signed the SPEECH Act
into law this August.
Tightened methamphetamine drug laws: Last Congress, Schumer supported legislation that tightened control of the potentially
dangerous chemical products used in the manufacture of methamphetamine which included daily sales limits and 30-day purchase
limits, placement of product out of direct customer access, sales logbooks, customer ID verification, and employee training. Unfor-
tunately, this legislation failed to include any requirements pertaining to retailer compliance with the law‘s requirements. This
Congress, Schumer pushed for legislation that closes this loophole by requiring retailers to file a "self-certification," attesting that
they had trained their personnel on the law and its requirements for the ability to access and distribute these products or face civil
fines. The Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act was passed out of Congress in September, and is awaiting Presidential
signature.
Protected water supplies from discarded prescriptions: An estimated seventeen percent of prescribed medication goes unused,
leading to drug diversion. Indeed, teenagers now abuse prescription drugs more than any illicit drug except marijuana. Unfortu-
nately, individuals and facilities seeking to dispose of these controlled substances often flush or trash them, which can lead to water
supply contamination. Schumer pushed his colleagues to pass legislation that would develop federal regulations permitting indi-
viduals and facilities to safely dispose of unused controlled substances. The Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act was voted
unanimously out of the Congress September 29, 2010, and signed into law by President Obama on October 12, 2010.
Fought sex trafficking: Each year, at least 100,000 children are victimized through prostitution within the United States. Schumer
is pressing for legislation that would provide crucial funding to develop and enhance comprehensive, collaborative efforts to com-
bat sex trafficking in the United States. The Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act would allow the Department of Jus-
tice to award block grants to eligible entities in different regions of the country. Additionally, the legislation includes significant
sentencing enhancements related to crimes of sexual trafficking and sexual abuse to children. This legislation was voted out of the
Senate Judiciary Committee on August 2, 2010, and will now go to the full Senate for passage.
Pushed for transparency in court rooms: Schumer believes that transparency in our courts is integral to our justice system. This
year he reintroduced the Sunshine in the Courtrooms Act, to allow television cameras in federal trials and pull-back the veil of
mystery surrounding their proceedings. Moreover, he has also cosponsored legislation to televise Supreme Court Proceedings.
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Both bills passed in the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 29, 2010, and will now go to the full Senate for passage.
Protected New York’s fashion industry: The fashion industry plays a vital role in the New York economy. The fashion industry
employs nearly 200,000 people in New York City alone and generates $9.6 billion in total wages, and tax revenues of $811 million.
But these jobs and this revenue for New York are currently in jeopardy because the United States does not provide any protection for
fashion designers against having their designs pilfered. If Congress does not act, the U.S. risks losing these jobs to Europe or to Ja-
pan, which offer more stringent intellectual property protections to shield the industry from design thieves. Working with the Coun-
cil of Fashion Designers of America and the American Apparel and Footwear Association for over a year of negotiations, Schumer
drafted and introduced legislation that would protect the New York and United States fashion industry from copy-cat knock offs.
His legislation, the Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act, balances the need to protect jobs and innovation in the
fashion industry and the need to keep clothing cheap, affordable, and accessible.
Transportation
Passed legislation to reform the regional airline industry: Schumer led the effort in the Senate to increase flight experience re-
quirements for flight crewmembers on regional airlines. With the passage of the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Extension Act,
PL 111-216, co-pilots on regional flights will be required to obtain an Airline Transport Pilot license, which will mandate a mini-
mum of 1,500 hours of in-flight experience before they can co-pilot passenger aircraft. Also included in the law was Schumer‘s leg-
islation that will require online vendors of airline tickets to disclose, at first viewing, if the flight is operated by a regional carrier and
not a major carrier.
Helped secure millions in high speed rail infrastructure funding: Schumer was aggressive in the effort to secure $151 million in
high speed rail funding for the Empire Corridor, which runs from Niagara Falls to New York City. The funding will be used to make
improvements to existing rail infrastructure and passenger stations, as well as begin the construction of a dedicated third track for
high speed passenger trains.
Secured funding to begin construction of Moynihan Sta-

tion in New York City: Schumer helped to secure $83
million to jumpstart construction of the long-awaited
Moynihan Station in Manhattan. The new station will be
built inside the James A. Farley Post Office Building and
will serve as an iconic train hall for Amtrak‘s Northeast
operations, which will greatly reduce passenger and rail
congestion inside New York‘s Pennsylvania Station.
Secured commitments from CEOs of five major airlines

to not impose carry-on bag fees: In the wake of Spirit
Airline‘s announcement to charge passengers up to $45 for
carry-on bags, Schumer secured commitments from the
CEOs American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines,
JetBlue Airways, and US Airways to not charge similar fees
to passengers. This will go a long way in combating rising
airline fees that are hitting middle class New Yorkers hard.
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Military and Veterans

Fought to pass the Military Families Affordable Homes Act: Schumer introduced the Military Families Affordable Homes Act to
help provide more affordable housing options for military service members. The legislation would enable more military personnel to
apply to live in designated affordable housing communities. Under the new proposal, thousands of military families across the coun-
try would qualify for the program to gain access to more affordable homes and approximately 50% of junior enlisted military families
stationed at facilities in New York would benefit.
Urged the VA to build a veterans cemetery in Western New York: Schumer has long made the case that a new Veteran‘s ceme-
tery is critically needed in Western New York. After numerous calls to the VA to designate a cemetery in this region, the VA has
agreed to build a much deserved Veterans Cemetery in Buffalo. Schumer fought hard to ensure that funding was allocated in the
2010 President‘s budget to fund this project. This National Veteran‘s Cemetery designation will allow Western New York veterans
and their families to receive full benefits without having to travel to Bath, NY.
Opened up small arms contracts for competition: Schumer successfully worked to include language in a Senate bill that will open
up competition for the Army‘s small arms contracts to other U.S. manufacturers. The legislation will open up the Army‘s small arms
contracts to domestic producers across the country like the Ilion, New York based Remington. Schumer spearheaded work with the
United States Army to award Remington a Firm Fixed Price contract to upgrade up to 3,600 M24 rifles, known as Sniper Weapon
Systems. The contract is for a five (5) year period and has a guaranteed minimum value of $192,000, with a potential value of up to
$28.2 million. This award followed an extensive research and development effort by Remington to produce the most outstanding
weapon to compete in a full and open competition by the Army in 2010 for a defined requirement to enhance Army sniper capabili-
ties. Schumer supported this operational need and led the effort in Congress to ensure funding for the M24 upgrade program in both
2009 and 2010.
Foreign Policy
Secured funding to protect New York against threat of nuclear attack: Schumer has consistently fought to bring money to New
York to guard against terror attacks through the Securing the Cities (STC) initiative, a federally-funded effort to protect New York
City from the threat of a makeshift nuclear device or a radiological dispersal device, also known as a dirty bomb. After Congres-
sional appropriators attempted to cut funding to STC, Schumer pushed to have funding restored and secured $20 million dollars for
the program in 2010. This critical investment ensures that the more than $73 million already invested in the program by U.S. taxpay-
ers will not be wasted, law enforcement institutions will have the resources to prevent a terrorist attack, and that vital infrastructure,
such as bridges and tunnels, will be protected from the threat of an enemy nuclear attack.
Secured funding for New York’s law enforcement to protect against terror threats: Schumer pushed for significant increases in
funding to bolster New York‘s defenses against terror attacks through the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). In 2009 alone, New
York City received over $145 million in UASI grants and since the program‘s inception in 2003, New York City has received over
$952 million. Additionally, in 2010, New York State received over $283 million in Homeland Security funding. This funding is criti-
cal to help law enforcement beef up and modernize its security systems and allows the New York City metropolitan area to purchase
new equipment, conduct advanced research, and hire new officers.
Led effort to blacklist the Pakistani Taliban as a Foreign Terrorist Organization: After the discovery of the Pakistan Taliban‘s
connection to the failed plot to detonate a car bomb in Manhattan's Times Square in early May, Schumer sent a letter to Secretary of
State Hillary Clinton urging the State Department to blacklist the Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban, as an official
foreign terrorist organization. Schumer went on to lead the legislative effort to blacklist the Pakistani Taliban, by introducing a bill
that would automatically designate the Pakistani Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization. In September, the State Department
yielded to Schumer‘s request and designated the Pakistani Taliban as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under Section 219 of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This designation automatically triggered U.S. government action such as freezing the
group's assets, keeping its members out of the U.S., and making fundraising and other assistance to the group a federal crime.
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Led the charge to pass the Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act: Schumer led the Senate effort to pass the
Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2009, a bill that expands U.S. economic
sanctions on Iran and punishes companies and individuals who aid Iran's petroleum sector. The bill included lan-
guage authored by Schumer that mandated: a ban on U.S. government procurement contracts for any foreign com-
pany that exports to Iran sensitive technology used to disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict freedom of speech; and
a sense of Congress urging the President, in the strongest terms, to consider immediately using the authority of the
President to impose sanctions on the Central Bank of Iran and any other Iranian bank engaged in proliferation ac-
tivities or support of terrorist groups.
Agriculture and
Farming
Took on big business to seek
fair prices for dairy producers:
Schumer called on the Depart-
ment of Justice (DOJ) to investi-
gate allegations that dairy proces-
sors were reaping excessive prof-
its while paying dairy farmers too
little for their milk. At Schumer‘s
request, the Department of Jus-
tice‘s (DOJ) Assistant Attorney
General for Antitrust Christine
Varney joined Schumer in Bata-
via, New York to meet with local
dairy farmers and consumers to
discuss potential anticompetitive
practices in the dairy market.
Over the past two years, dairy prices have hit historic lows and the share dairy farmers received per dollar consum-
ers spent on milk declined. Meanwhile the price consumers paid for dairy products remains relatively high. These
conditions have bankrupted dairy farmers across New York. Schumer has called on the Department of Justice and
the Federal Trade Commission to take a hard look at the dairy industry and identify where the problems lay. At
Schumer‘s urging, the nation‘s top antitrust official came to New York State to meet with dairy farmers and con-
sumers to hear about their experiences trying to market their milk in a fair and competitive market.
Stood up against regulations that would burden farmers: After learning that the Environmental Protect
Agency (EPA) was considering regulating milk tanks under the Clean Water Act, Schumer called on EPA to ex-
empt dairy farmers from this provision intended for oil companies. If required to comply, dairy farmers would
have to develop and implement plans to handle a milk spill – the same provision that requires oil companies to
develop plans to deal with oil spills. The EPA claims the authority to require such spill prevention plans because
milk contains animal fat – an oil. The current administration is considering a rule exempting farmers from these
requirements but farmers worried that they would be forced to comply if regulations are not completed soon. In
response, EPA stated that it is moving forward on finalizing its rule and committed to extending compliance for
milk tanks until a final rule is in place.
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Expanded soybean crop insurance to upstate counties: At Schumer's urging, the United States Department of Agriculture
(USDA) agreed to expand soybean crop insurance to 14 New York counties after a public push by Schumer which included a per-
sonal call to USDA Secretary Vilsack in June. USDA will expand this essential insurance program to Chemung, Chenango, Clin-
ton, Columbia, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Otsego, St. Lawrence, Tioga and Washington counties, and
will allow farmers to expand into this lucrative industry. Agriculture producers seeking to manage risk may purchase insurance for
their crops. USDA's Risk Management Agency pays a portion of producers' premium costs for insurance policies and also pays
some of the delivery and administrative costs of private insurance companies that handle policy sales, thus ensuring local farmers
have the necessary protection against risk to grow the crop. Soybean coverage had previously not been offered in many parts of
Upstate New York, forcing producers to rely on catastrophic coverage, higher-priced private coverage, or go without insurance.
Also, without inclusion in the federal insurance program many farmers were unable to take on the risk of producing this new crop
sidelining the type of entrepreneurship needed to create jobs and grow regional economies.
Prevented farmers from losing crops due to worker shortage: For nearly 30 years New York farmers have relied on the H-2A
program for seasonal labor to help them harvest their fall crops. The program permits U.S. employers to bring temporary foreign
workers into the country to perform seasonal agricultural work. This fall, many New York apple and vegetable farmers were at risk
of not being able to get the necessary H-2A visas for Jamaican workers they had petitioned for and were counting on to harvest their
fall crops due to a glitch in the visa process. Schumer worked with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to help expedite the
grower‘s submissions to USCIS for agency review to ensure the growers would get the labor they needed. As a result, the workers
arrived on time, preventing growers from losing millions of dollars in crops that would have gone unharvested.
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Senator Schumer’s 62 County Tour

Secured almost $4 million for Watertown International Airport runway

Central New York

Opened up small arms contracts for competition: Schumer successfully worked

Saved “Virtual Installation” at Rochester’s Army Reserves base from closing: In

Western New York

Passed historic measure to reform aviation safety: In response to the crash of

Creating Jobs for New

Protecting the Middle-Class

Fought to Stop the Sale of Dangerous Alcoholic Drinks: With the

to formulate a sustainable plan for the properties, the City pur-

Created the Multifamily Mortgage Resolution Program: In

Energy and the Environment

Increased access to higher education through a historic bump

Law and Order

Improved passport security: Schumer improved

produced in the United States.

Secured Public Safety Officers' Benefit for Auxiliary

Secured funding to begin construction of Moynihan Sta-

Secured commitments from CEOs of five major airlines

Military and Veterans

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