House members and staffers sport sneakers as they head for recess 

Representatives dressed up for the third annual Sneaker Day as they head out for a monthlong recess, after a week of political gridlock.

Capitol Hill is often known for its political theatrics and infighting, not for its sense of style, but some members are trying to change that. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) hosted the third annual Sneaker Day in the House, as he has made it one of his missions as a legislator to bring fun shoes into the often politically charged environment.

“There were already a couple people that were wearing sneakers, but it wasn’t necessarily about fashion, and now you can tell it’s about fashion,” Moskowitz told the Washington Examiner. “People are matching their outfits. They’re having sneakers made. They have political statements on

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