Lobbying Filing Details

Total Spending

$140,000

Activities

3

Lobbyists

2

Gov't Entities

9

Filing Information
Filing UUID:
d868af46-f640-44d3-ad96-332b7b8679e6
Type:
Q1 - 1st Quarter - Report
Period:
2026 - 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31)
Date Posted:
May 04, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Income:
$0
Expenses:
$140,000
Expense Method:
A
Document URL:
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  • Document Type: text/html
  • Posted By: Sean Moore
Registrant
U.S. TIRE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

manufacturing trade association

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
Client
U.S. TIRE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
District of Columbia, United States of America
Lobbying Activities (3)
Activity 1
Automotive Industry

Preserving our members' global supply chains and their ability to import materials and machinery (natural rubber, grade 1080 and higher steel wire rod). These materials are crucial to make tires in the US as most tires contain 25% or more natural rubber, which is only produced in Southeast Asia, and the steel that is used in the production of tire cord and bead wire rod is not available from US sources in consistent quality and in volumes necessary to make todays high performance tires here in the US. Also pushing to eliminate outdated tire testing regulations and implementing a consumer information program with performance standards for tires; language included in FY2026 THUD funding bill.

Lobbyists (2)
  • SEAN R. MOORE
  • MR. NICHOLAS DEAN SCOUFARAS
Government Entities (4)
  • SENATE
  • HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
  • U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
  • Commerce, Dept of (DOC)
Activity 2
Environment/Superfund

Seeking to increase the demand for domestic manufacturing of retreaded tires for commercial vehicles to grow American jobs and increase supply chain security. Seeking the reintroduction of H.R. 8578 - "Retreaded Truck Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act" - from the 118th Congress. Promoting mitigation solutions for roadway runoff to protect stormwater. House and Senate FY2026 and FY 2027 funding packages for Interior and Agriculture.

Lobbyists (2)
  • SEAN R. MOORE
  • MR. NICHOLAS DEAN SCOUFARAS
Government Entities (2)
  • SENATE
  • HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Activity 3
Roads/Highway

Working to modernize FMVSS for tire testing in the surface transportation reauthorization package.

Lobbyists (2)
  • SEAN R. MOORE
  • MR. NICHOLAS DEAN SCOUFARAS
Government Entities (3)
  • SENATE
  • HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
  • Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Source: LDA.gov, data retrieved November 9, 2026. FilingExplorer is not affiliated with LDA.gov; the Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for data or analyses derived from these records after retrieval.