Pettersen brings forward House bill to boost crisis intervention programs nationwide

U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen has introduced a bill in the House that seeks to reinforce state crisis intervention efforts through specialized grants and unified training procedures, according to the U.S. Congress.

Identified as H.R.7447, the measure was presented on Feb. 9, 2026, during the 119th Congress’s regular 2026 session. The following overview distills information from the bill text and incorporates clarifying interpretation as needed.

The legislation outlines the creation of grant funding ranging from $200,000 to $500,000—allocated for one year and administered by the Attorney General—to enhance state crisis intervention programs. Eligible recipients encompass law enforcement, prosecutors, the judiciary, healthcare professionals, educators, and agencies handling extreme risk protection orders. The legislation stresses the establishment of standardized training materials and procedures related to these protection orders, helping to ensure a consistent, evidence-based response across state lines. The overall aim is to support the prompt and effective rollout of crisis intervention programs and related court proceedings.

Rep. Brittany Pettersen (Democrat-CO-7th District) was the sole sponsor of this legislation at the time of introduction.

So far this session, Rep. Pettersen has put forth 18 additional bills.

Congressional measures may be initiated in either the U.S. House of Representatives or Senate, except for revenue-focused bills, which originate in the House. Upon introduction, bills are referred to committees where they undergo hearings, possible amendments, and debate before possible floor votes in each chamber. Should both chambers pass the same version, it is sent to the president for signature into law or presidential veto. Congress is organized into two-year terms, each divided into two annual sessions, with all legislative activities and records archived by Congress and accessible at Congress.gov.

Brittany Pettersen represents Colorado and was born Dec. 6, 1981. She earned a B.A. from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2006. Her public service history includes roles in the Colorado House of Representatives (2013–2018), Colorado Senate (2019–2022), and election to the U.S. House’s 118th Congress in January 2023.

Information in this article was obtained from the U.S. Congress. The source data can be found here.