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HRES 1395

Support for the designation of the week of June 29 through July 4, 2026, as "National Tire Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Tire Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper tire care and maintenance.

119th Congress Introduced by Debbie Dingell and 7 co-sponsors

Designates June 29–July 4, 2026 as National Tire Safety Week to promote education on proper tire care and maintenance aimed at reducing tire-related accidents.

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Bill Summary · HRES 1395

Overview

  • Bill: H.Res. 1395
  • Session: 119th Congress, 2nd Session
  • Purpose: To designate the week of June 29 through July 4, 2026, as National Tire Safety Week and to support the goals and ideals of National Tire Safety Week, emphasizing education for American motorists on proper tire care and maintenance.
  • Status: Introduced in the House on June 29, 2026; referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Co-sponsors include Rep. Emilia Sykes and several others.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • Official designation of a National Tire Safety Week for 2026.
  • Expresses support for efforts to reduce tire-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.
  • Encourages public participation in National Tire Safety Week activities and broader education on tire maintenance.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition: The House supports labeling June 29–July 4, 2026, as National Tire Safety Week.
  • Educational goals: Endorses goals and ideals of tire safety week, focusing on reducing tire-related road incidents.
  • Public participation: Urges Americans to participate in events and to educate themselves and others about tire inspection and maintenance.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Directly affects: House of Representatives and the public as participants in National Tire Safety Week activities.
  • Indirect effects: Raises awareness among motorists about tire safety practices, potentially influencing behavior related to tire inspection, maintenance, and safety.

Key Provisions on Tire Safety Practices (as referenced in the resolution)

  • Tires are critical safety components and contact with the road; they are subject to federal safety standards.
  • Emphasizes the importance of:
    • Maintaining proper tire pressure.
    • Regular tire rotation and balancing according to manufacturer recommendations (roughly every 5,000–7,500 miles).
    • Regular tire inspections to prevent irregular and premature wear.
    • Awareness of risks of underinflation (loss of control, reduced fuel efficiency, heat buildup) and overinflation (increased risk of damage).
    • Checking tread depth to maintain traction and handling.
    • Visual inspection for cuts, cracks, splits, punctures, and bulges, with professional assessment if needed.
    • Monthly tire pressure checks with a gauge when tires are cold (tires have not been driven for about 3 hours).
    • Reference to tire tread depth checks using simple methods (e.g., penny test).
    • Noting that proper tire pressure information is typically found in the vehicle’s door jamb label and owner's manual.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative action: House resolution process (non-binding) to designate National Tire Safety Week.
  • Timeline impact: The designation is for the week of June 29 through July 4, 2026.
  • Next steps: If passed by the House, the resolution would typically proceed to the Senate for consideration; as a concurrent/solely symbolic resolution, it does not create new regulatory requirements but signals congressional support.

Summary of Potential Impact

  • Public awareness: Elevates attention to tire safety standards and maintenance practices nationwide.
  • Behavioral influence: Encourages better tire care routines among motorists (pressure checks, rotations, tread inspection).
  • Safety outcomes: Aims to contribute to reductions in tire-related incidents, injuries, and fatalities through education and proactive maintenance.

Notable Details

  • First National Tire Safety Week recognition traces to advocacy by the Rubber Manufacturers Association, now the United States Tire Manufacturers Association.
  • The resolution notes extensive annual vehicle mileage on tires (data reference: 3.32 trillion miles in 2025) to underscore tire importance.

If you’d like, I can compare this designation with other national safety awareness weeks and summarize how such resolutions typically influence public outreach campaigns.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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