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USTMA Endorses Infrastructure Research Provisions in “Invest in America Act of 2021”

June 9, 2021

Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee began the mark up of H.R. 3684, the “Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act of 2021.” Several provisions within the legislation directly align with the sustainability policy objectives of the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) and help fill important research gaps in the scrap tire circularity market.

“The bill brought forward today by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee shows real promise to address both our current and future infrastructure needs,” said Anne Forristall Luke, USTMA president and CEO. “From increasing access to modern paving materials, to funding research that will give states and localities access to innovative technologies, there are many places where bipartisan agreement can be found, and I am pleased the committee has included those in the base text of the bill.”

USTMA issued a letter of support for specific provisions within the INVEST in America Act, which you can find here.

Last month, USTMA issued a letter identifying the policy priorities of the U.S. tire manufacturing community as Congressional leaders continue their negotiations with the White House.

About USTMA

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association is the national trade association for tire manufacturers that produce tires in the U.S. Our 11 member companies operate 56 tire-related manufacturing facilities in 16 states. U.S. tire manufacturing has an annual economic footprint of $170.6 billion and is responsible for more than 291,000 U.S. jobs in manufacturing, distribution and retailing. The industry supports more than 510,000 additional U.S. jobs in supplier and induced activities, totaling more than 801,000 jobs nationwide. USTMA advances a sustainable tire manufacturing industry through thought leadership and a commitment to science based public policy advocacy. Our member company tires make mobility possible. USTMA members are committed to continuous improvement of the performance of our products, worker and consumer safety and environmental stewardship. For more information, visit www.USTires.org and follow us on Twitter @USTires.