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.
The legislation is designed “to promote economic growth by providing a tax credit to consumers who purchase retreaded tires made in the United States,” according to a joint statement from LaHood and Sykes.
“The Retreaded Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act is a common-sense bill that strengthens our domestic supply chain, supports high-paying American manufacturing jobs, and slashes red tape,” said LaHood.
The legislation "will encourage consumers to purchase high-quality American tires while keeping more money in their pockets,” said Sykes.
A number of entities - including Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., Bridgestone Americas Inc. and the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) - have voiced their support of the bill.
“The Retreaded Truck Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security, and Sustainability Act is a vital step toward strengthening the U.S. truck tire industry, creating jobs, and supporting fleets,” said Joe Burke, vice president, North America commercial and global aviation, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co..
“This legislation provides a much-needed tax credit to incentivize retread purchases, driving demand at domestic tire retreading facilities and supporting local manufacturing jobs that cannot be offshored.
"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.”
“We appreciate Representatives LaHood and Sykes for their continued leadership on this issue,” said Scott Damon, CEO of Bridgestone West, group president, Bridgestone Americas Inc. “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.”
“Approximately 15 million tires are retreaded annually in the U.S, including nearly 44% of commercial truck tires in the U.S. and Canada,” said USTMA President and CEO Anne Forristall Luke. “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.”
