The Tire Industry Association (TIA), a leader in tire safety and education, will meet with representatives in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, June 20 to discuss several issues currently impacting the tire and automotive industry.
The day will begin with TIA and fellow supporters visiting the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) headquarters to discuss infrastructure and de-regulation. The congressional meetings held on Capitol Hill will include the following topics: estate tax, infrastructure funding, online sales, health care, LIFO repeal, tariffs, work opportunity tax credit (WOTC), lawsuit abuse, retroactive liability provisions superfund, scrap tires and used oil, national energy bill, urge strong enforcement of the Magnuson-Moss warranty act, halt the National Labor Relations Board efforts to ease unionization of businesses, the Motor Vehicle Owner’s Right to Repair Act, comp time, the RPM act and more.
Jim Hobart will join TIA’s list of special guest speakers during the luncheon in the Capitol Visitor Center. Hobart is a partner at Public Opinion Strategies, a national political and public affairs research firm, and a Republican pollster. He has been a part of the polling team for the past four election cycles and in 2013 he received the Rising Star Award from Campaign and Elections Magazine. Hobart also has made regular appearances on NPR, CNN and the BBC to comment on campaign politics.
“We have seen some significant changes in the tire and automotive industry that will impact and continue to impact our members and supporters nationwide,” said Roy Littlefield, executive vice president of the Tire Industry Association. “As a leader in tire safety and education, is it important that TIA stays involved in making sure these areas are addressed and represented locally and nationally.”
TIA’s Federal Lobby Day gives members a unique opportunity to meet face-to-face with Senators, Congressmen, administration officials and congressional staffers to discuss issues of concern to TIA members. The events are free. To register and receive the full schedule: click here to view TIA’s Federal Lobby Registration Form and Schedule.
