HI HR151

Requests the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States consider establishing a permanent Mexican Consulate in Hawaii to serve Mexican nationals currently under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Consulate General.

Cites that approximately 65,000 Mexican nationals live in Hawaii out of 151,000 total Latinos in the state, according to 2010 Census data and Pew Hispanic Center research.

Identifies gaps in consular services including inability to access required documents, address rights violations, and receive support due to Hawaii's distance from the mainland and limited San Francisco consulate travel funding.

Notes that Mexico maintains 73 embassies worldwide and 51 consulates across the United States, establishing precedent for expanded consular presence.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the President of Mexico, Mexican Secretary of Foreign Affairs, San Francisco Consulate General, Hawaii's congressional delegation, and the Governor.