U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen, who represents Colorado’s 7th district in Congress, shared updates on legislative actions and personal moments from Capitol Hill in a series of posts on December 12, 2025.
On that day, Pettersen addressed recent developments regarding federal workers’ rights, writing: “Yesterday was an example of why we can’t stop fighting. We were successful in forcing a vote to restore federal workers’ rights to organize & bargain fairly, reversing some of the harm done under Trump. Our federal employees have been used as pawns, but we’ll keep fighting” (posted December 12, 2025).
Later the same day, she posted about her family visiting her at work: “Nothing better than having my family here with me in DC. Sam and Davis came to the House floor with me for votes! Members were so happy to see them on the House floor again. Despite the constant chaos & dysfunction, they keep me focused on the fight for the future our kids” (posted December 12, 2025).
In another post that evening, Pettersen highlighted her participation in a discussion about Social Security: “I was so happy to join @ColoradoSun to discuss the importance of protecting Social Security. For 90 years now, Social Security has been a sacred promise we make to every American – that when you work hard and pay into your retirement your entire life, you will be able to use the” (posted December 12, 2025).
Pettersen has represented Colorado’s 7th district since replacing Ed Perlmutter in Congress in 2023. She previously served in both chambers of Colorado’s state legislature—from 2013 through early 2023—and holds a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Born in Colorado in 1981 and currently residing in Lakewood with her family, Pettersen continues to focus on labor issues and social welfare programs as part of her legislative agenda.
