California Congressman Takes To House Floor Barefoot For Bob Weir Tribute [Video]

California congressman Jared Huffman took to the House floor on Wednesday to pay tribute to Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who passed away last month at 78—and he did it barefoot.

Huffman, who represents Marin County, where Weir lived for decades, made a point of noting his unconventional footwear choice in his closing remarks.

“And Mr. Speaker, let the record reflect I delivered these remarks barefoot in honor of Bobby Weir,” he said. “I think he would appreciate that.”

The House Speaker promptly issued a brief reminder about floor decorum following the one-minute address.

Huffman, a self-identified Deadhead, emphasized Weir’s deep California roots and profound impact on the local North Bay community.

“Bob was more than a musical icon, he was a neighbor, a friend and a beloved part of our North Bay community,” he said. “For decades, Bob made his home in Marin, raised his family there. Opened his doors to other artists and helped build the vibrant local music vibe that so many of us cherish.”

The congressman referenced specific local venues where Weir performed, including his club Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, and spoke to Weir’s broader cultural impact on the region, describing how “Bob’s music, his generosity, unmistakable creative spirit helped define the identity of the North Coast.”

Looking toward the future, the congressman described Weir’s influence as ongoing. “His legacy will endure every time a kid picks up a guitar, every time the lights come up at the Sweetwater, every time music echoes across Mount Tam,” Huffman said.

He concluded his remarks by extending condolences “to his family, his friends and all my fellow Deadheads across the world.”

Watch Huffman’s full tribute to Bob Weir below. Scroll down to read the full transcript.

Congressman Delivers Tribute To Bob Weir Barefoot On The House Floor

Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA):

Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the extraordinary life and legacy of my constituent and the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Bob Weir. Bob was more than a musical icon, he was a neighbor, a friend and a beloved part of our North Bay community. For decades, Bob made his home in Marin, raised his family there. Opened his doors to other artists and helped build the vibrant local music vibe that so many of us cherish. He played intimate shows at Mill Valley’s Sweetwater and took the stage at the Mountain Theater atop Mount Tamalpais.

Bob’s music, his generosity, unmistakable creative spirit helped define the identity of the North Coast. His legacy will endure every time a kid picks up a guitar, every time the lights come up at the Sweetwater, every time music echoes across Mount Tam. We are grateful that he made our community part of his life. And we send our love to his family, his friends and all my fellow Deadheads across the world.

And Mr. Speaker, let the record reflect I delivered these remarks barefoot in honor of Bobby Wear. I think he would appreciate that. I yield back.

The Speaker:

Members, a reminder to observe proper decorum on the floor.