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This bill is a legislative resolution addressing the reduction of service hours at Montana-Canada customs ports of entry. The resolution highlights the significant economic and social impacts of these service reductions, noting that Canada is Montana's primary export market, with $1.2 billion in annual exports and extensive cross-border trade and travel. The bill formally requests the federal government to increase the hours of service at these customs ports to support commerce, trade, and cross-border movement for business, leisure, sports, and family connections. Additionally, the resolution mandates that the Secretary of State send copies of the resolution to the President of the United States and Montana's Congressional Delegation, formally communicating Montana's legislative stance on this issue. While the resolution does not change existing law, it serves as an official statement of the Montana Legislature's position and a formal request for federal action to address the customs port service hour reductions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC3267