Tire Safety Modernization Act of 2026
The Tire Safety Modernization Act of 2026 directs the Department of Transportation to update federal regulations governing passenger car and light truck tires. The bill requires the removal of outdated testing requirements for tire strength and the revision of definitions regarding "chunking" to better reflect modern tire technology. Additionally, it mandates the creation of new high-speed performance testing protocols aligned with international standards and establishes a future review to assess the impact of these changes on tire safety and market availability.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 23, 2026
Last action Jul 23, 2026
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Jul 23, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Jul 23, 2026
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Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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