118 HR 8578 IH: Retreaded Truck Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act of 2024 U.S. House of Representatives 2024-05-28 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8578IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 28, 2024Mrs. Sykes (for herself and Mr. LaHood) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the truck fleet retreaded tire tax credit, to require Federal agencies to consider the use of retreaded tires, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Retreaded Truck Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act of 2024.

2.

Credit for certain retreaded tires

(a)

In general

Part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end of subpart D the following new section:

45BB.

Truck fleet retreaded tire tax credit

(a)

In general

For purposes of section 38, the truck fleet retreaded tire tax credit for any taxable year is an amount equal to the sum of the credit amounts determined under subsection (b) with respect to each qualified retreaded tire placed in service on a qualified truck fleet vehicle during the taxable year. (b)

Per tire amount

There shall be a credit equal to the lesser of— (1)30 percent of the basis of each qualified retreaded tire, or (2)so much of the amount paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year to purchase qualified retreaded tires as does not exceed $30 per qualified retreaded tire. (c)

Qualified retreaded tire

The term qualified retreaded tire means a retreaded truck tire— (1)retreaded in the United States; and (2)purchased by the taxpayer in the United States. (d)

Qualified truck fleet vehicle

For purposes of this section, the term qualified truck fleet vehicle means any vehicle which has a gross vehicle weight rating of greater than 14,000 pounds. (e)

Regulations and guidance

The Secretary shall issue such regulations and guidance as the Secretary determines necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. (f)

Termination

No credit shall be determined under this section with respect to qualified retreaded tires placed in service after December 31, 2027.

. (b)

Credit allowed as part of general business credit

Section 38(b) of such Code is amended by striking plus at the end of paragraph (40), by striking the period at the end of paragraph (41), and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (42)the truck fleet retreaded tire tax credit determined under section 45BB.. (c)

Clerical amendment

The table of sections for part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 45BB. Truck fleet retreaded tire tax credit. . (d)

Effective date

The amendments made by this section shall apply to tires placed in service after December 31, 2024.

3.

Use of retreaded tires for Federal fleets

(a)

Requirement

In any case in which a retreaded tire is available on the General Services Administration tire schedule in the size, load range, and tread designation desired, the head of an agency shall order such tire instead of a new, not retread-able tire. (b)

FAR revision

Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Federal Acquisition Regulation shall be updated to include the requirements of this section. (c)

Agency defined

The term agency has the meaning given the term executive agency in section 133 of title 41, United States Code.