[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1161 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1161

Expressing 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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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 9, 2026

  Ms. Perez (for herself, Mr. Moran, and Ms. Van Duyne) submitted the 
  following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House 
                             Administration

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing 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.

    Resolved,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

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

SEC. 2. 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.

SEC. 3. 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.
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