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, currently serving Colorado's 7th district, shared a series of tweets on February 10, 2025, addressing various community and national issues. Pettersen has been in Congress since 2023 after succeeding Ed Perlmutter and has previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives and Senate.
In her first tweet posted at 16:02 UTC, Pettersen announced office hours to be held by her team in Florence, Fremont County. She stated: "Tomorrow in Fremont County My team is holding office hours in Florence tomorrow, February 11th from 3pm-5pm! Stop by to get help with passports, the IRS, veterans benefits, Medicare and Social Security, immigration, and more." The event aims to assist constituents with various federal services.
Later that day at 18:55 UTC, Pettersen addressed economic concerns related to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). She tweeted: "While Americans struggle with rising costs, the CFPB has fought to put money back in their pockets—returning $21 billion to consumers & protecting them from fraud, junk fees, & medical debt. Trump wants to dismantle the agency to help billionaires like Elon Musk at the expense…" This statement reflects her stance on consumer protection amidst rising living costs.
At 22:10 UTC on the same day, Pettersen highlighted Black History Month celebrations. She wrote: "Black History Month is a time to uplift the culture & celebrate the rich history of Black Americans. @HistoryColorado is hosting events during February to highlight the ongoing contributions of Colorado’s Black communities. Check out some events near you!" The tweet encourages participation in local events honoring Black history and contributions.
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