Last progress June 30, 2025 (6 months ago)
Introduced on June 30, 2025 by Tim Moore
Designates and encourages observance of National Tire Safety Week and promotes public education about tire care. The resolution details tire-safety facts and simple maintenance tips (monthly pressure checks, tread checks like the penny test) and urges people and communities to join events and learn how regular inspection and maintenance can reduce tire-related accidents, injuries, and fatalities.
The observance called "National Tire Safety Week" was first recognized on May 14, 1938 by the Rubber Manufacturers Association, now known as the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (historical origin of the observance).
The observance was launched to raise awareness and increase education on tire safety to help reduce tire-related injuries and fatalities on the road.
Tires are highly engineered safety devices and are the only parts of a vehicle that contact the road.
Tires are required to meet Federal safety standards set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Data from the Federal Highway Administration show motorists in the United States traveled almost 3,280,000,000,000 miles on tires in 2024.
Who is affected and how:
Overall effect: This is primarily an awareness and education measure with low administrative or budgetary impact. It aims to change individual and community behavior around tire maintenance to reduce preventable tire-related accidents, but it does not create enforceable requirements, appropriations, or new programs.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.