WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Roger Wicker issued the following press release:
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the Tire Safety Modernization Act of 2026, which would update federal tire testing standards to protect passenger safety and reflect modern best practices in tire production.
"Tire manufacturing technology has evolved, but federal regulations have not kept pace," said Senator Wicker. "This legislation would update performance standards-protecting passenger safety and promoting innovation at the same time."
"Georgia's nation-leading tire manufacturing industry helps keep Georgians safe and connected to boundless opportunities," said Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock. "By modernizing this c...