[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1178 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1178

 Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 27 through 
 July 3, 2022, 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 15, 2022

   Mr. Cooper (for himself, Mr. Hudson, and Mr. Ryan) 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 27 through 
 July 3, 2022, 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 more than 3,200,000,000,000 miles on tires in 
        2021;
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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