Gluesenkamp Perez works to bring quilt show to nation's capital

Last month, U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, proposed and passed an amendment to elevate the ethic and craftsmanship of quilters in the nation's capital as part of a Congressional Quilt Show.

"As political violence and polarization is on the rise, and the efficacy of Congress is at an all time low," Gluesenkamp Perez said she is seeking to elevate the example of quilters across the country who embody a spirit of generosity and skill that is more necessary now than ever, according to a news release from Gluesenkamp Perez.

In a unanimous vote, the House Appropriations Committee approved her amendment to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill to recognize quilters from around the country and display their quilts outside the offices of members of Congress in the House of Representatives.

"Quilters are stewards of skill and a spirit of generosity that reflect some of the best aspects of American culture," Gluesenkamp Perez said in the release. "Since before the nation's founding, the rigor and joy of quilting and needlework have been passed down generationally predominantly by women and girls, to learn the muscle and union of beauty and function."

A transcript of the debate in committee can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/3bvxcm34.

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This story was originally published July 4, 2026 at 11:19 AM.