Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13) have reintroduced the Retreaded Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act of 2025, a bipartisan piece of legislation designed to “to promote economic growth by providing a tax credit to consumers who purchase retreaded tires made in the United States,” LaHood and Sykes stated in a joint release.
LaHood, who introduced the bill on May 15, explained that it's "a common-sense bill that strengthens our domestic supply chain, supports high-paying American manufacturing jobs, and slashes red tape.”
Previously introduced on May 28, 2024, the bill did not originally receive a vote, but if passed would "encourage consumers to purchase high-quality American tires while keeping more money in their pockets,” said Sykes.
Multiple tire manufacturers and other industry organizations have chimed in to support the bill.
Joe Burke, VP, Goodyear North America Commercial & Global Aviation, highlighted the importance of the bill in keeping local manufacturing jobs in the U.S.:
"Retreading has long been a best practice for large fleets, helping them reduce operating costs, and this bill ensures small and medium-sized fleets can take advantage of this proven strategy as well. By expanding access to retreaded tires, we can strengthen American industry while providing fleets with a cost-effective, high-quality solution for their operations.”
Scott Damon, CEO of Bridgestone West, group president, Bridgestone Americas Inc. agreed, expressing appreciation for Representative LaHood and Sykes for their leadership on the issue:
“Bridgestone supports the retreading legislation as it promotes an increased domestic supply chain, job growth, and sustainability. Increasing demand of U.S. manufactured retreaded tires will also reduce costs for our customers, save energy, and reduce material consumption and waste.”
Anne Forristall Luke, President and CEO of the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) discussed the benefits to domestic manufacturing:
“Approximately 15 million tires are retreaded annually in the U.S, including nearly 44% of commercial truck tires in the U.S. and Canada. By providing tax credits to fleet purchasers who buy American-made retreaded commercial tires, we have a critical opportunity to support domestic manufacturing and strengthen our national economic resilience. This legislation is about more than just tires – it's about investing in American workers and promoting a sustainable, innovative manufacturing sector that is a highly effective way to recycle tires.”
