House Concurrent Memorial 2002 Summary

• Urges the United States Congress to increase and maintain staffing for Customs Field Office personnel at the ports of entry in Nogales, Douglas, and San Luis, Arizona.

• Cites that $28 billion in two-way trade is processed annually through Arizona's ports of entry, with Arizona exporting $7.1 billion to Mexico in 2013.

• Argues that insufficient customs inspection capacity creates congestion, hampers commercial activity, results in perished agricultural produce, and potentially compromises border security.

• Notes that increased inspection personnel would enhance safety and speed of goods crossing the border, benefiting both Arizona's economy and U.S.-Mexico trade relations.

• Directs the Arizona Secretary of State to transmit copies of the memorial to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House, and all members of Congress from Arizona.