North Jefferson County News

Brittany Pettersen, a U.S. Representative from Colorado's 7th district, has been actively advocating for changes within the U.S. Congress to better accommodate individuals like herself, particularly new parents. Pettersen has taken to social media to share her perspective and experiences, addressing what she perceives as essential reforms.

On April 5, 2025, Pettersen shared her experience with Congressional rules, posting on social media, "Congress wasn’t designed for people like me and it’s long overdue to change the way things are done. I joined @RepJeffries this week to discuss our fight to change the rules of the House to allow new parents to vote remotely after welcoming a new child."

Later that same day, she expressed disappointment with Speaker Johnson's actions, stating "I’m stunned that Speaker Johnson has gone to such great lengths to stop new parents from being able to vote and represent their constituents after welcoming a child. He was even willing to shut down the House after we defeated his attempt to kill our resolution." Pettersen emphasized her commitment to continuing the push for these changes.

The following day, April 6, 2025, Pettersen discussed her invitation to converse with Jen Psaki on this matter. She tweeted, "I was honored to be invited to talk to @jrpsaki — a total badass and mom of two — about why our fight to ensure new parents can represent their constituents matters, not just for addressing the challenges Members face, but for transforming the voices and representation in Congress."