Brittany Pettersen U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 7th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Brittany Pettersen U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 7th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen, serving Colorado's 7th district since 2023, has been active on social media discussing her recent initiatives and personal circumstances. Pettersen, who succeeded Ed Perlmutter, previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives and Senate.
On January 23, 2025, Pettersen expressed satisfaction with her team's assistance to a constituent named Marshall. "Glad we could help get you off the ground, Marshall!" she wrote. Her team helped Marshall with his FAA application, enabling him to pursue his dream of flying over the Rockies. She encouraged others needing help with federal agencies to contact her office.
The following day, January 24, 2025, Pettersen addressed her absence from Washington D.C., citing medical and travel restrictions due to her pregnancy. "Because of medical & travel restrictions around my due date, I’m currently in CO & not allowed to vote on behalf of my constituents," she stated. Despite not being physically present in Congress, she remains committed to advocating for more family-friendly policies within the legislative body.
Later that same day, Pettersen announced the passage of the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act by the House of Representatives. "The House passed the bipartisan Fix Our Forests Act," she noted. The legislation includes her bill aimed at aiding communities in recovering from wildfires through restoration and reforestation efforts.
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