U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, who represents Colorado’s 7th district in Congress, has recently used her social media platform to highlight her office’s community outreach and her policy priorities for families and mothers. Pettersen, a Democrat who succeeded Ed Perlmutter in 2023, shared updates on efforts ranging from passport assistance to calls for stronger family support policies.
On May 8, Pettersen posted about a recent event organized by her team: “One of the most important parts of my job is making sure our government works for you. My team recently hosted a passport fair to make sure Coloradans have their passport renewals done ahead of the summer travel season! We helped over 100 people in a single day.”
Addressing the upcoming Mother’s Day holiday on May 9, she emphasized the need for policy changes over traditional gifts: “Flowers are nice, but making life easier for moms and families is far better. This Mother’s Day, moms deserve more than presents—they need policies that actually support them. Federal cuts to health care, food assistance, and child care hit families where it hurts most.”
On May 10, Pettersen reflected on her personal experience as a mother while linking it to broader political concerns: “Being a mom to my two boys, Sam & Davis, is the greatest gift of my life. Nothing makes me happier. But being a mom has also taught me so much, especially why we can’t stop fighting for policies that create a better future for our kids and families. As Donald Trump decimates the…”
Pettersen has represented Colorado’s 7th District since 2023 after serving in both chambers of the Colorado legislature between 2013 and 2023. She was born in Colorado in 1981 and currently resides in Lakewood at age 41. Pettersen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
