Capitol Hill has plenty of culture problems. Rep. Jared Moskowitz thinks he can bring some change — starting with sneakers.
Moskowitz founded the Congressional Sneaker Caucus and hosted its third annual “Sneaker Day on the Hill” on Wednesday. The event is a celebration of the politicos who’d rather trade in their pair of sleek oxfords for a more laid back (read: comfortable) pair of Adidas Sambas or Nike kicks to go about their day. It’s also a way to recognize the younger generation’s efforts to challenge the status quo.
“Tradition has changed here so much,” the Florida Democrat said on Wednesday. “To see [wearing sneakers] become normalized, especially with staff, that brings me joy. Because we’re changing the culture. We’re becoming younger. We’re still dressed appropriately, but we’ve allowed maybe a little more relaxed fit to walk around all of the marble floors and stairs.”