CA SJR33

Requests Congress adopt a national freight policy as part of the next federal transportation bill and direct the U.S. Department of Transportation to implement it

Argues California taxpayers bear disproportionate costs for interstate and international trade infrastructure at airports, seaports, and land ports of entry without adequate federal funding or support

Notes California's 11 public seaports include the first, second, and fifth busiest container ports in the nation and generate approximately $8 billion in customs revenue, yet receive little federal assistance or fair share of Harbor Maintenance Tax revenue

Emphasizes California has committed $3.1 billion in recent taxpayer funds to improve international goods movement infrastructure, seaport security, and reduce air pollution from trade activity

Directs the California Legislature to send copies of this resolution to the President, Vice President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, and all California members of Congress