Representative Brittany Pettersen, Democratic from Colorado

Brittany Pettersen

Representative · Colorado · Democrat

Brittany Pettersen

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate what the House and Senate were able to do with passing the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Across Colorado, families are being squeezed by the skyrocketing cost of housing. Whether it is in the suburbs or our rural communities, there are simply not enough homes. In Colorado alone, we are short 100,000 units, and that is driving up costs for all of us. We know that owning a home is one of the most important pathways to economic opportunity, stability, and generational wealth. It has also been a cornerstone of the American Dream.
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Biography
Brittany Pettersen, whose early career was rooted in community organizing and advocacy for addiction recovery, was elected to represent Colorado’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022. She is known for championing policies on mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and affordable housing. Pettersen introduced legislation to expand access to mental health services and serves on the House Financial Services Committee, where she advocates for consumer protections. She brings a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to serving her district, aiming to address pressing social challenges with practical, targeted policy.
Education
  • B.A. in Political Science, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, CO
    2006
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2023-Present

    Representing Colorado's 7th district

  • Member, Colorado Senate

    2019–22

  • Member, Colorado House of Representatives

    2013–18

    (eventually Majority Whip)

  • Nonprofit Executive

Policy Focus
Health15%
Taxation15%
Finance and Financial Sector13%
Crime and Law Enforcement9%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Brittany Pettersen's record in Congress.

  • Opioid Crisis Legislation

    Sponsored Colorado's 2018 law to expand access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction.

  • Mental Health Parity

    Championed legislation requiring insurance coverage for behavioral health care equal to physical health care.

  • School Safety Funding

    Secured funding for school safety improvements and mental health resources in Colorado schools.

  • Affordable Housing Support

    Advocated for and passed measures to increase funding for affordable housing initiatives in Colorado.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Financial Services

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