WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) reintroduced the Silver Cliff Community Act, which would restore the Town of Silver Cliff’s ZIP Code. In 1991, the Town of Silver Cliff lost its unique ZIP Code and was forced to use the ZIP Code of the neighboring town of Westcliffe, which has resulted in delays and extensive errors with postal delivery, as well as a loss of hundred... Read More »
LAKEWOOD – Today marks the first day U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) is unable to vote and represent her constituents in Washington, D.C. because of outdated House rules that prohibit a Member from voting remotely. Pettersen is expecting her second child in just a few weeks and is prohibited from flying due to medical and travel restrictions. Representative Pettersen is leading the ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), and Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced a bipartisan resolution to allow proxy voting for Members of Congress who are new parents under the Rules of the House for the 119th Congress. Pettersen will be just the 14th Member - and the first from Colorado - to give birth while serving in Congres... Read More »
ICYMI – President Biden signed into law the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which included three provisions led by Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) to improve Colorado’s water infrastructure. WRDA is a legislative package that provides Members of Congress the opportunity to authorize U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works projects to improve the nation’s... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) was sworn-in for her second term representing Colorado’s 7th Congressional District and released the following statement: “It is the greatest honor of my life to represent our community in Congress—a place that gave me every opportunity I’ve had to build a better life. I’m incredibly grateful to the people of Colorado’s 7th Congres... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after voting for legislation to fund the government temporarily until March 14, 2025. “While I’m relieved that we passed legislation to keep the government temporarily open, it’s unacceptable that Republicans repeatedly push us to the brink of a shutdown. Republicans had ample opportunity to work with Democrats ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Alongside members of the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI), U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) announced the release of the Task Force’s AI report, detailing recommendations to ensure the United States continues to be a global leader in technology and innovation. Pettersen is one of just twelve Democrats appointed to the bipartisan Task Force. The... Read More »
U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after House Republicans abandoned a bipartisan government funding deal, pushing Congress to the brink of a shutdown: “Republicans have shown repeatedly that they will put the interests of billionaires over the American people. Leadership on both sides of the aisle came together and negotiated bipartisan legislation to ... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 8753, bipartisan legislation that included a provision introduced by Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) to restore the Town of Silver Cliff’s ZIP Code. In 1991, the town lost its unique ZIP Code and was forced to use the ZIP Code of the neighboring town of Westcliffe, which has resulted in delays and extensive errors with pos... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to pass the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), which included three provisions championed by Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) to improve Colorado’s water infrastructure. WRDA is a legislative package that provides Members of Congress the opportunity to authorize U.S. Army Corps of Engi... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Chuck Edwards (NC-11) introduced the Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act. This bipartisan legislation would help communities impacted by natural disasters – including wildfires and floods – recover and rebuild more resilient to future threats through reforestation and restoration efforts. Specifically, the legislat... Read More »
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) announced she will co-chair the new bipartisan Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY) Caucus to promote the development of affordable housing across the country. Pettersen, who sits on the House Financial Services Housing and Insurance Subcommittee, joins Representatives Robert Garcia (CA-42-D), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (OR-05-R), Jake Auchincloss... Read More »
Today, Congresswomen Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Yadira Caraveo MD (CO-08) introduced the Innovative Housing Solutions and Affordability Act. This legislation would establish a pilot grant program at the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that is modeled on Colorado’s Innovative Housing Incentive Program, encouraging the development of more affordable housing units by providing states $75... Read More »
Link to the Original Article Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen visited Chaffee County on Thursday, Oct. 10, to visit the Solvista Regional Assessment Center in Salida. The visit was part of a trip to Chaffee County that included stops at the grand re-opening of the historic McGinnis Gym and the Jewel Ball. Seeing the Solvista RAC, which opened in 2022 was meaningful for Pettersen as it was a tangib... Read More »
BROOMFIELD – U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) joined Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) leadership, and local representatives at Beautiful Savior Lutheran School for a tour, classroom visit, and discussion on the recent expiration of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. This federal funding supported 4,374 child care facilities across the state – including this one – a... Read More »
