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Brittany Pettersen advocates remote voting for new parents in Congress

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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 in Congress, has been vocal on various issues through her social media presence. Her recent tweets address legislative developments and concerns about federal workforce management.

On March 11, 2025, Pettersen expressed optimism regarding a resolution that aims to allow new parents to vote remotely. "Great news! Our resolution to allow new parents to vote remotely is one step closer to a vote on the House floor." She emphasized that no Member of Congress should have to choose between family responsibilities and their duty to constituents.

In a tweet dated March 12, 2025, Pettersen highlighted the essential roles played by federal workers in Colorado. "Federal workers keep Colorado running—managing our public lands, serving veterans, mitigating wildfires, and more." She criticized actions by former President Trump and Elon Musk for causing disruptions through mass firings and called for action alongside fellow lawmakers Senator Bennet and Senator Hickenlooper.

Following this tweet on the same day, Pettersen provided a link for further reading: "Read more here:"

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