{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-wicker-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-modernize-tire-safety-standards/", "Warnock, Wicker Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Tire Safety Standards", "2026-07-29", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "Senate", "GA", "Raphael G. Warnock", "W000790", "www.warnock.senate.gov", "warnock", "https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/", "scraper", "Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Roger Wicker introduced the Tire Safety Modernization Act of 2026 legislation to modernize federal tire safety standards\n\nGeorgia is a national leader in tire manufacturing and production\n\nSenator Reverend Warnock: \u201cGeorgia\u2019s nation-leading tire manufacturing industry helps keep Georgians safe and connected to boundless opportunities\u201d\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced the bipartisan Tire Safety Modernization Act of 2026, a bill that updates federal tire testing standards to protect passenger safety and reflect modern best practices in tire production.\n\n\u201cGeorgia\u2019s nation-leading tire manufacturing industry helps keep Georgians safe and connected to boundless opportunities,\u201d said Senator Warnock. \u201cBy modernizing this critical manufacturing sector, we can help foster innovation and keep Americans connected.\u201d\n\n\u201cTire manufacturing technology has evolved, but federal regulations have not kept pace,\u201d said Senator Wicker. \u201cThis legislation would update performance standards\u2014protecting passenger safety and promoting innovation simultaneously.\u201d\n\nThe Tire Safety Modernization Act of 2026 preserves a strong focus on safety. The bill directs the Department of Transportation to replace outdated testing requirements with more relevant, modern-day performance standards, clarifying existing safety criteria and aligning high-speed testing with internationally recognized best practices to keep our roads safe.\n\nSenator Warnock has successfully delivered millions of dollars\u2019 worth of federal grant funding to improve roadway safety across Georgia. Last year, he led an effort to improve access to economic opportunity by investing in transportation infrastructure that is essential to keeping communities connected.\n\nThe Tire Safety Modernization Act of 2026 is endorsed by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and several tire manufacturing companies with operational hubs located in Georgia, including Pirelli, Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc., Kumho Tire USA, Inc., Continental Tire Americas, and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.\n\n\u201cModernizing federal tire safety standards is essential to ensuring American drivers have access to the safest, most advanced tire technology available,\u201d said Anne Forristall Luke, president and CEO of U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA). \u201cThe \u2018Tire Safety Modernization Act\u2019 is an important step toward aligning U.S. regulations with today\u2019s innovations, strengthening road safety and supporting a more competitive tire manufacturing sector. USTMA and its member companies are grateful to Senators Warnock (D-GA) and Wicker (R-MS) for their leadership in championing this critical legislation.\u201d\n\n\u201cToyo Tire commends Senators Raphael Warnock and Roger Wicker for introducing legislation that will help modernize federal tire safety testing requirements,\u201d said Tatsuo Mitsuhata, Chairman & CEO, Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. \u201cOperating the largest tire factory in Georgia, Toyo understands the importance of maintaining a regulatory framework that supports both consumer safety and continued innovation in American manufacturing. This legislation represents a practical and forward-looking effort to ensure that federal tire standards keep pace with advances in vehicle and tire technology. We appreciate the leadership of Senators Warnock and Wicker in advancing this bipartisan effort and look forward to working with policymakers and industry stakeholders as the legislation moves forward.\u201d\n\n\u201cKumho Tire USA, headquartered in Atlanta and serving customers through a nationwide distribution network, is grateful to Senators Warnock and Wicker for their leadership in introducing legislation to modernize federal tire safety testing standards,\u201d said Edmund Cho, CEO of Kumho Tire USA, Inc. \u201cWith manufacturing and distribution operations, including facilities in Georgia, we support updating FMVSS tire tests to remove outdated requirements and align with global best practices, strengthening public safety and ensuring a fair, level playing field for responsible manufacturers.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe introduction of this legislation by Senators Warnock and Wicker represents meaningful progress toward modernizing tire safety regulations,\u201d said Tansu I\u015f\u0131k, CEO Continental Tire Americas. \u201cAligning federal testing requirements with today\u2019s technological advancements will help ensure effective safety oversight while promoting innovation and manufacturing growth in the United States.\n\n\u201cFor the Pirelli Group, which has manufacturing facilities in Georgia and is the exclusive tire supplier to the Formula One World Championship\u2122, safety is paramount,\u201d said Pirelli. \u201cModernizing tire testing requirements will help ensure that federal testing standards continue to foster innovation, recognize the industry\u2019s most advanced tire technologies, and contribute to a lower environmental footprint.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe appreciate Senators Warnock and Wicker for introducing legislation to modernize outdated tire testing requirements,\u201d said Brad Heim, Vice President, Product Development \u2014 Global Consumer, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. \u201cTire technology continues to advance rapidly, and federal standards should keep pace with innovation. This legislation will help ensure safety requirements reflect today\u2019s technology while supporting U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-05T07:37:37Z", "2026-08-05T07:38:44Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.warnock.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/warnock-wicker-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-modernize-tire-safety-standards/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.9303358383476734, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}