119 HRES 1161 IH: Congressional Quilt Show Resolution of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-04-09 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 1161IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESApril 9, 2026Ms. Perez (for herself, Mr. Moran, and Ms. Van Duyne) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House AdministrationRESOLUTIONExpressing support for the establishment of a Congressional Quilt Show to recognize and honor American quilters and their craftsmanship in the Nation for over 250 years.

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Short title

This resolution may be cited as the Congressional Quilt Show Resolution of 2026.

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Findings

The House of Representatives finds the following: (1) The American quilting community are persistent, inter-generational stewards of craft, memory, and skill in our Nation. (2) Since before the Nation’s founding, the rigor and joy of quilting and needlework have ushered Americans, predominantly women and girls, to learn the muscle and union of beauty and function and embody the utility and necessity of visual and mathematical intelligence. (3) Congressional investment will aid American quilters in their work to uphold high standards of skill and ingenuity, and build community across the country. (4) It is the intent of the House of Representatives to celebrate the important role American quilters play is keeping our Nation warm, sharp, self-sufficient, and generous. (5) Bringing together Members of Congress and their constituents to participate in activities that will result in a deeper appreciation for quilting will foster cultural pride and affirm the value of craftsmanship as a national asset.

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Congressional quilt show

(a)

Establishment of showcase

There is hereby established a congressional quilting showcase, which shall be administered by lottery and held each year among eligible constituents in each congressional district. (b)

Regulations

The showcase under this resolution shall be carried out in accordance with such regulations as may be prescribed by the Committee on House Administration. (c)

Display

The Architect of the Capitol shall display each quilt outside the respective congressional office in the House of Representatives. (d)

Eligible constituent defined

In this section, the term eligible constituent means an individual who has won a ribbon from a county fair, or received similar recognition, within their respective congressional district.