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Rep. Pettersen Statement on Government Funding

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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…

House Passes Pettersen’s Provision to Restore Silver Cliff ZIP Code

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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…

House Passes Pettersen’s Provisions to Improve Colorado Water Infrastructure

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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…

Reps. Pettersen, Edwards Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Post-Disaster Recovery Through Reforestation and Restoration

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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.…

Rep. Pettersen Joins Bipartisan “YIMBY” Caucus As Co-Chair to Address Affordable Housing Shortage

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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),…

Reps. Pettersen, Caraveo Tackle Affordable Housing Shortage With Innovative Housing Solutions

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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…

Rep. Pettersen Tours Child Care Facility, Highlights Recent Legislation to Expand Access to Care Following Expiration of Federal Funding

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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…

Rep. Pettersen Celebrates 40 Years of Park County Senior Coalition, Visits Historic Como Roundhouse

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COMO – U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) recently traveled across the 7th Congressional District of Colorado, including Park County where she visited the historic roundhouse in Como and celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Park County Senior Coalition in Bailey.  At her first stop in Park County, Rep. Pettersen visited the historic roundhouse in Como, the longest…

Rep. Pettersen Highlights Community Investments in Chaffee, Joins Reopening of Historic McGinnis Gym

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SALIDA – U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) recently stopped by Chaffee County to visit facilities that she championed through state and federal funding, including the historic McGinnis Gymnasium in Buena Vista and Solvista Health’s Regional Assessment Center (RAC) in Salida.  At Pettersen’s first stop in Chaffee County, she visited Solvista Health’s RAC in Salida,…

Amid Funding Shortfall, Rep. Pettersen, Local Leaders Visit Edgewater Elementary School Kitchen, Call for Robust Federal Funding for School Nutrition Programs

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EDGEWATER – U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) visited Edgewater Elementary School with leaders from Nourish Colorado and local school nutrition officials to tour the kitchen and advocate for increased federal support for school nutrition programs. As a state legislator, Pettersen sponsored the referred measure that voters passed to create the Healthy School Meals for…