Bills on Capitol Hill would prioritize the use of retreaded tires in public and private fleet procurement, and create tax credit up to $30 per tire
Bowie, Md.—Leaders from the Tire Industry Association (TIA) and the Tire Retread & Repair Information Bureau (TRIB) led a delegation of retread industry representatives to Capitol Hill on October 7, 2025, to advocate for passage of the Retreaded Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security, and Sustainability Act (S.2790 / H.R.3401).
The delegation was led by Richard “Dick” Gust, TIA CEO; Roy Littlefield IV, TIA Vice President of Government Affairs; and David Stevens, TRIB Managing Director. Discussions with congressional offices focused on advancing federal policies that strengthen domestic manufacturing, promote sustainability, and ensure fair competition for U.S.-made retreaded tires.
S.2790 and H.R.3401 are bipartisan companion bills introduced in Congress that would prioritize the use of retreaded tires in public and private fleet procurement. The legislation also creates a tax credit of up to $30 per retreaded tire — or 30% of the purchase price — for eligible purchasers, promoting cost savings for fleets and taxpayers, supporting American jobs, and reducing scrap tire generation and environmental waste.
“This is bipartisan, practical legislation that strengthens supply chains, cuts costs, and supports American workers,” said Richard “Dick” Gust, TIA CEO. “That’s why we’re here — to make sure lawmakers understand what’s at stake.”
The delegation included industry leaders Mike Jacobsen (Purcell Tire), Brian Chase (Rice Tire), Doug Conley (Shamrock Marketing), Jason Cleveland and Rob Majewski (Wonderland Tire), and Ron Elliott (Pre-Q Galgo).
Throughout the day, the group met with congressional staff from the offices of:
- Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO)
- Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
- Representative Andy Barr (R-KY, 6th District)
- Representative Bill Huizenga (R-MI, 4th District)
- Representative Robert F. Onder Jr. (R-MO, 3rd District)
- Representative Rob Bresnahan Jr. (R-PA, 8th District)
- Representative John W. Rose (R-TN, 6th District)
The meetings highlighted how the U.S. retread industry supports thousands of American jobs across small, mid-sized, and large businesses, while improving fleet efficiency, lowering costs for public agencies, and contributing to a more sustainable transportation sector.
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