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A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
MONTANA REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO INCREASE THE HOURS OF SERVICE AT
MONTANA-CANADA CUSTOMS PORTS OF ENTRY.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency has reduced the hours of service at
several Montana-Canada customs ports of entry; and
WHEREAS, the hours of service reductions have impeded commerce and trade between Montana and
Canada as well as the free flow of cross-border travel for business, leisure, competitive sports, and the
maintenance of family ties; and
WHEREAS, Montana and Canada have a trading relationship that enhances the economic viability of
communities on both sides of the border, including $1.2 billion in goods and services exported from Montana to
Canada annually; and
WHEREAS, Canada is Montana's number one export market, and Montana sells more goods to
Canada than to its next 20 largest foreign markets combined; and
WHEREAS, Canada has been America's most trusted ally and its friendliest and largest trading partner,
with bilateral trade of $2.7 billion a day and over 300,000 people crossing the border each day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE STATE OF MONTANA:
That the 69th Montana Legislature, representing all citizens of Montana, requests the federal
government increase the hours of service at Montana-Canada customs ports of entry to enhance trade and
allow for increased cross-border travel.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Secretary of State send copies of this resolution to the
69th Legislature 2025 HJ 20
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President of the United States and to the Montana Congressional Delegation.
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I hereby certify that the within bill,
HJ 20, originated in the House.
___________________________________________
Chief Clerk of the House
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Speaker of the House
Signed this _______________________________day
of____________________________________, 2025.
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President of the Senate
Signed this _______________________________day
of____________________________________, 2025.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 20
INTRODUCED BY P. TUSS, T. CROWE, E. ALBUS, M. CUFFE, W. CURDY, B. GILLESPIE, G. HUNTER, L.
JONES, R. TEMPEL, M. FOX, J. KASSMIER, C. GLIMM, M. CAFERRO, N. DURAM, E. KERR-CARPENTER,
D. LENZ, T. MCGILLVRAY, B. MERCER, C. POPE, K. BOGNER, V. MOORE
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF
MONTANA REQUESTING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO INCREASE THE HOURS OF SERVICE AT
MONTANA-CANADA CUSTOMS PORTS OF ENTRY.