119-hres565

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 565 Introduced in House

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 565

 Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 30 through 
 July 4, 2025, 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.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 June 30, 2025

Mr. Moore of North Carolina (for himself, Mrs. Sykes, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. 
Timmons, Mr. Norman, Mr. Rouzer, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Rulli, Mr. 
Hudson, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Fields, and Mr. Deluzio) submitted 
 the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
 Transportation and Infrastructure

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 RESOLUTION

 Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 30 through 
 July 4, 2025, 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.

Whereas the first ``National Tire Safety Week'' was recognized on May 14, 1938, 
 by the Rubber Manufacturers Association, now known as the U.S. Tire 
 Manufacturers Association;
Whereas ``National Tire Safety Week'' was launched to raise awareness about the 
 need for increased education on tire safety to further reduce tire-
 related injuries and fatalities on the road;
Whereas tires are highly engineered safety devices that are the only parts of a 
 vehicle that have contact with the road;
Whereas tires are required to meet some of the strictest Federal safety 
 standards set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration;
Whereas data from the Federal Highway Administration indicate that motorists in 
 the United States traveled almost 3,280,000,000,000 miles on tires in 
 2024;
Whereas maintaining proper tire pressure, periodically rotating and balancing 
 tires according to the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations (typically 
 every 5,000 to 7,500 miles), and regularly inspecting tires can help 
 prevent irregular and premature tire wear;
Whereas excessively worn tires are more susceptible to punctures and 
 hydroplaning in wet conditions;
Whereas proper tread depth helps tires maintain traction and improves handling;
Whereas tire-tread depth may be checked using a tread depth gauge or simply by 
 inserting an upside-down penny into the tread to verify it covers at 
 least a portion of President Lincoln's head;
Whereas underinflation is 1 of the primary causes of tire disablement and tire 
 failure, and underinflated tires can make controlling a car more 
 difficult, reduce gas mileage, lead to excessive heat buildup and 
 stress, and cause irregular wear and internal damage;
Whereas overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or damaged when 
 hitting an obstacle, such as a pothole;
Whereas the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association recommends drivers regularly 
 check their tire-tread depth, ensure that tires are rotated and properly 
 aligned, and check their tire pressure monthly using a tire gauge while 
 the tires are cold, meaning the car has not been driven for 3 hours;
Whereas a vehicle's proper tire pressure is affixed to the vehicle's door jamb 
 next to the driver's seat and contained in the vehicle owner's manual;
Whereas motorists should visually scan their tires for cuts, cracks, splits, 
 punctures, and bulges, and visit a tire professional to assist with any 
 of these conditions;
Whereas spending just a few minutes each month to inspect and maintain a 
 vehicle's tires can make all the difference in the tires' safety, life, 
 and performance; and
Whereas this important observance should lead to greater safety awareness and a 
 reduction in tire-related road incidents: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) supports the designation of ``National Tire Safety 
 Week'';

    (2) expresses strong support for--
        (A) the goals and ideals of ``National Tire Safety 
 Week''; and
        (B) efforts to reduce tire-related accidents, 
 fatalities, and injuries; and

    (3) encourages the people of the United States to--
        (A) participate in ``National Tire Safety Week'' 
 events and activities; and
        (B) educate themselves and others on the importance 
 of regularly inspecting and maintaining a vehicle's 
 tires.
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