A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to revise certain Federal motor vehicle safety standards to advance tire technologies, and for other purposes.
Key claim: A Senate bill (S5095) would require the Secretary of Transportation to revise certain Federal motor vehicle safety standards to advance tire technologies.
Abstract
(S5095 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-07-23): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Why this matters
FMVSS tire standards govern minimum performance requirements for tires used on U.S. roads, and updating them could enable adoption of newer tire designs (e.g., improved wet-grip, low rolling resistance, airless/non-pneumatic constructions) that affect crash risk, fuel economy, and EV range. As an introduced bill, the practical effect is limited to signaling congressional interest; any safety impact depends on subsequent NHTSA rulemaking scope and timing.