U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, who represents Colorado’s 7th district in Congress, has used her social media platform to discuss the impacts of recent federal legislation and ongoing humanitarian concerns. In a series of posts made between August 24 and August 26, 2025, Pettersen addressed both local and international issues.
On August 24, Pettersen noted the rarity of having Colorado’s entire congressional delegation together outside official voting sessions. She wrote, “When we’re not voting on the House floor, it’s rare the CO delegation is all in one place.
While we had wildly different takes on the impacts of Trump’s big ugly bill on Colorado, I’m grateful to the @ColoradoChamber for hosting a conversation about the issues that are critical”.
Two days later, Pettersen highlighted concerns from local leaders regarding federal policy changes. On August 26 she stated, “We’re already feeling the ramifications of Trump’s Big Ugly Bill here in CO.
I met with Wheat Ridge leaders who shared real concerns about the fallout — from families going hungry to people losing access to care and housing.
These cuts will have ripple effects throughout our”.
Later that day, she referenced joint efforts with other lawmakers to address humanitarian needs abroad. Pettersen posted on August 26: “I joined my colleague & fellow mom @RepPressley to make sure the needs of babies are prioritized as we demand additional action from @SecRubio.
While we welcome the steps being taken to get more aid into Gaza, the US, UN, & Israel must work together to urgently prioritize baby”.
Pettersen has served in Congress since 2023 after replacing Ed Perlmutter. Before her election to Congress, she served in both chambers of Colorado’s state legislature over a ten-year period beginning in 2013. Born in Colorado in 1981 and currently residing in Lakewood, Pettersen holds a BA from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
