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USTMA Praises Final Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

November 6, 2021

Today, the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) commended the final passage of H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which has now been sent to President Biden’s desk for signature. The bill, which Members of Congress in both parties had a hand in crafting, makes the long-awaited, generational investment in American infrastructure that enables the United States to uphold commitments made on climate change and to bolster resiliency efforts throughout the nation. Important provisions in the legislation also support the advancement of scrap tire markets through research on innovative pavement materials and stormwater control systems.

“While the process getting us to this point wasn’t easy, it’s the ultimate result that matters, and USTMA and its members believe our work has only just begun,” said Anne Forristall Luke, USTMA president and CEO. “As the administration begins to stand up the research and procurement programs within the IIJA, USTMA will be collaborating with Congress to ensure innovative technologies like rubber modified asphalt and tire derived aggregate are available for integration into sustainable infrastructure projects that will benefit the entire nation.”

USTMA has been actively engaged with Congress on the infrastructure package since May, with the release of a letter providing leadership with a list of industry priorities. Since then, USTMA has offered support during the negotiation process, praised the release of the bipartisan package, issued a statement urging the House to take up the measure without delay, and called on Members on both sides of the aisle to support the bill in a letter addressed to House leadership.

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.