U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen
@pettersen.house.gov
Official account of U.S. Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, proudly representing the people of #CO07. Mom. Fighter. Born and raised Coloradan 🏔️
Colorado's future depends on its water supply. I was grateful for the opportunity to speak with our state's leading experts at Colorado Water Congress.
Ensuring federal investments for water security shouldn't be partisan.
Thanks to the people who are doing this critical work every day.
Ensuring federal investments for water security shouldn't be partisan.
Thanks to the people who are doing this critical work every day.
February 18, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Colorado's future depends on its water supply. I was grateful for the opportunity to speak with our state's leading experts at Colorado Water Congress.
Ensuring federal investments for water security shouldn't be partisan.
Thanks to the people who are doing this critical work every day.
Ensuring federal investments for water security shouldn't be partisan.
Thanks to the people who are doing this critical work every day.
Due to high winds and fire risk, Black Hills Energy has issued Emergency Power Shutoffs for parts of Southern CO, including Fremont, Cripple Creek, and Westcliffe.
Stay safe, check the outage map, and prepare for potential midday shutoffs: blackhillsenergy.com/outages
Reach out and stay safe!
Stay safe, check the outage map, and prepare for potential midday shutoffs: blackhillsenergy.com/outages
Reach out and stay safe!
www.fox21news.com
February 17, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Due to high winds and fire risk, Black Hills Energy has issued Emergency Power Shutoffs for parts of Southern CO, including Fremont, Cripple Creek, and Westcliffe.
Stay safe, check the outage map, and prepare for potential midday shutoffs: blackhillsenergy.com/outages
Reach out and stay safe!
Stay safe, check the outage map, and prepare for potential midday shutoffs: blackhillsenergy.com/outages
Reach out and stay safe!
Love is in the air, but so are rising prices.
While you're picking out something sweet, you will likely be paying more for less. Due to Trump's tariffs, even the cost of boxed chocolates has jumped by 11.8%.
I hope the future brings more love, fewer tariffs, and new leadership.
While you're picking out something sweet, you will likely be paying more for less. Due to Trump's tariffs, even the cost of boxed chocolates has jumped by 11.8%.
I hope the future brings more love, fewer tariffs, and new leadership.
February 14, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Love is in the air, but so are rising prices.
While you're picking out something sweet, you will likely be paying more for less. Due to Trump's tariffs, even the cost of boxed chocolates has jumped by 11.8%.
I hope the future brings more love, fewer tariffs, and new leadership.
While you're picking out something sweet, you will likely be paying more for less. Due to Trump's tariffs, even the cost of boxed chocolates has jumped by 11.8%.
I hope the future brings more love, fewer tariffs, and new leadership.
The numbers are in & unsurprisingly, Trump's disastrous policies have brought devastating consequences to our economy. In just the last year, we've lost 10,000 clean energy manufacturing jobs.
Costs are up & jobs are down – and Colorado families are paying the price.
Costs are up & jobs are down – and Colorado families are paying the price.
POLITICO Pro: US green manufacturers lost at least 10,000 jobs last year
Employment losses across the clean energy sector undercut the Trump administration's broader push to revive U.S. manufacturing.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:54 PM
The numbers are in & unsurprisingly, Trump's disastrous policies have brought devastating consequences to our economy. In just the last year, we've lost 10,000 clean energy manufacturing jobs.
Costs are up & jobs are down – and Colorado families are paying the price.
Costs are up & jobs are down – and Colorado families are paying the price.
The Prettis are right, Alex didn't deserve this. He was a kind person who dedicated his life to helping those in need, even in his final moments.
As Trump and Noem continue to lie and smear his name, we must tell Alex's story. And we must continue to fight until there is justice.
As Trump and Noem continue to lie and smear his name, we must tell Alex's story. And we must continue to fight until there is justice.
‘No Reason He Should Have Died’: Alex Pretti’s Parents Open Up
www.nytimes.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:26 PM
The Prettis are right, Alex didn't deserve this. He was a kind person who dedicated his life to helping those in need, even in his final moments.
As Trump and Noem continue to lie and smear his name, we must tell Alex's story. And we must continue to fight until there is justice.
As Trump and Noem continue to lie and smear his name, we must tell Alex's story. And we must continue to fight until there is justice.
No surprise that January 6th insurrectionists pardoned by Trump continue to break the law and make us all less safe.
If you're willing to try to overthrow the US government, you're capable of a lot of other atrocious things, just like our president.
If you're willing to try to overthrow the US government, you're capable of a lot of other atrocious things, just like our president.
Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump is convicted of child molestation
Andrew Johnson tried to bribe a child victim with the promise of a Jan. 6-related payout, prosecutors say. Trump has discussed the possibility of compensating rioters, but no one has received any paym...
www.nbcnews.com
February 12, 2026 at 4:12 PM
No surprise that January 6th insurrectionists pardoned by Trump continue to break the law and make us all less safe.
If you're willing to try to overthrow the US government, you're capable of a lot of other atrocious things, just like our president.
If you're willing to try to overthrow the US government, you're capable of a lot of other atrocious things, just like our president.
Mike Johnson has used every trick in the book to keep Trump's tariff regime in place while the rest of us foot the bill.
But late last night, we defeated their latest procedural scheme to silence anyone who tries to speak out against Trump's tariff tirade.
But late last night, we defeated their latest procedural scheme to silence anyone who tries to speak out against Trump's tariff tirade.
House Republicans break with Trump, blocking a bid to protect his tariff authority
GOP leaders launched an unsuccessful bid to reinstate a ban on resolutions that challenged the president's sweeping tariffs.
www.cbsnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Mike Johnson has used every trick in the book to keep Trump's tariff regime in place while the rest of us foot the bill.
But late last night, we defeated their latest procedural scheme to silence anyone who tries to speak out against Trump's tariff tirade.
But late last night, we defeated their latest procedural scheme to silence anyone who tries to speak out against Trump's tariff tirade.
House Republicans were back this week with another attempt to sell off our public lands to the highest bidder.
CO's public lands are essential to our economy, our well-being, and our way of life. That's why I voted against their bill that puts corporate profits ahead of our public lands.
CO's public lands are essential to our economy, our well-being, and our way of life. That's why I voted against their bill that puts corporate profits ahead of our public lands.
GOP-Led Bill to Expand US Mining Passes House, Heads to Senate
The House Wednesday passed legislation aimed at expanding mining on federal lands in the US to counter China’s global dominance of critical minerals used in everything from defense equipment to cell p...
news.bgov.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM
House Republicans were back this week with another attempt to sell off our public lands to the highest bidder.
CO's public lands are essential to our economy, our well-being, and our way of life. That's why I voted against their bill that puts corporate profits ahead of our public lands.
CO's public lands are essential to our economy, our well-being, and our way of life. That's why I voted against their bill that puts corporate profits ahead of our public lands.
Trump refuses to extend the temporary protected status of 350,000 Haitians here in the US. Many of these people are health care workers who take care of our most vulnerable seniors.
I've joined Rep Pressley's petition to force a vote in the House to protect their status.
I've joined Rep Pressley's petition to force a vote in the House to protect their status.
Many Haitians may soon not be able to work in the US. That will make caring for the elderly much harder | CNN Business
Nearly 350,000 Haitians are set to lose their TPS this week, and a sizeable share of them care for older Americans. The looming departures add pressure to an industry already contending with 350,000 o...
www.cnn.com
February 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Trump refuses to extend the temporary protected status of 350,000 Haitians here in the US. Many of these people are health care workers who take care of our most vulnerable seniors.
I've joined Rep Pressley's petition to force a vote in the House to protect their status.
I've joined Rep Pressley's petition to force a vote in the House to protect their status.
This is a glimmer of hope amid the chaos. Liam and his dad have finally been released.
But the fact that a literal child was thrown behind bars in the first place is despicable.
We need to keep speaking out to put an end to this lawless, rogue ICE operation.
But the fact that a literal child was thrown behind bars in the first place is despicable.
We need to keep speaking out to put an end to this lawless, rogue ICE operation.
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have returned to Minnesota after being released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
apnews.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:47 PM
This is a glimmer of hope amid the chaos. Liam and his dad have finally been released.
But the fact that a literal child was thrown behind bars in the first place is despicable.
We need to keep speaking out to put an end to this lawless, rogue ICE operation.
But the fact that a literal child was thrown behind bars in the first place is despicable.
We need to keep speaking out to put an end to this lawless, rogue ICE operation.
My message to Trump has always been clear.
Unmask ICE. Stop terrorizing our communities. And remove Secretary Noem.
Unmask ICE. Stop terrorizing our communities. And remove Secretary Noem.
January 28, 2026 at 5:39 PM
My message to Trump has always been clear.
Unmask ICE. Stop terrorizing our communities. And remove Secretary Noem.
Unmask ICE. Stop terrorizing our communities. And remove Secretary Noem.
Yet another shooting involving federal agents, this time in Arizona. We are seeing a terrifying pattern of escalating violence & no regard for human life.
We need a full, independent investigation into every single incident involving DHS agents, & the removal of Kristi Noem NOW.
We need a full, independent investigation into every single incident involving DHS agents, & the removal of Kristi Noem NOW.
Shooting involving Border Patrol agent under investigation in Arizona | CNN
A shooting involving a US Border Patrol agent in Arivaca, Arizona, is under investigation, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said.
www.cnn.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Yet another shooting involving federal agents, this time in Arizona. We are seeing a terrifying pattern of escalating violence & no regard for human life.
We need a full, independent investigation into every single incident involving DHS agents, & the removal of Kristi Noem NOW.
We need a full, independent investigation into every single incident involving DHS agents, & the removal of Kristi Noem NOW.
Secretary Noem has blood on her hands. She needs to resign now or be removed from office.
January 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Secretary Noem has blood on her hands. She needs to resign now or be removed from office.
Our country is at a breaking point because of the illegal and fascist actions of this administration. And the American people have had enough. Read my full statement:
January 25, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Our country is at a breaking point because of the illegal and fascist actions of this administration. And the American people have had enough. Read my full statement:
I am devastated to learn of another person being killed by federal immigration agents in Minnesota. We aren't safer when unidentified agents can terrorize & even kill people without ramifications.
I promise to do everything in my power to hold this admin accountable, but it will take all of us.
I promise to do everything in my power to hold this admin accountable, but it will take all of us.
Live Updates: Federal Agents Shoot and Kill a Person in Minneapolis
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:43 PM
I am devastated to learn of another person being killed by federal immigration agents in Minnesota. We aren't safer when unidentified agents can terrorize & even kill people without ramifications.
I promise to do everything in my power to hold this admin accountable, but it will take all of us.
I promise to do everything in my power to hold this admin accountable, but it will take all of us.
Now they are literally detaining kids & using them as bait. They said they would target violent criminals, but we know that is far from reality.
My heart breaks for this 5-year-old who should be with his family. There aren't even words to describe the cruelty of Trump's lawless ICE operations.
My heart breaks for this 5-year-old who should be with his family. There aren't even words to describe the cruelty of Trump's lawless ICE operations.
5-year-old asylum seeker detained as ICE expands enforcement in Minnesota
A 5-year-old boy was detained with his father by ICE agents in Minnesota in what some local officials say is the latest instance of heightened immigration enforcement.
abcnews.go.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Now they are literally detaining kids & using them as bait. They said they would target violent criminals, but we know that is far from reality.
My heart breaks for this 5-year-old who should be with his family. There aren't even words to describe the cruelty of Trump's lawless ICE operations.
My heart breaks for this 5-year-old who should be with his family. There aren't even words to describe the cruelty of Trump's lawless ICE operations.
Trump & Kristi Noem are asking Congress to hand them a blank check to continue to unleash ICE to terrorize our communities – and I'm a hell no.
What's happening right now is unlawful, un-American, inhumane, and dangerous. I will vote against the funding that is bringing chaos across the country.
What's happening right now is unlawful, un-American, inhumane, and dangerous. I will vote against the funding that is bringing chaos across the country.
Congress clinches $1.2T funding deal for DHS, Pentagon, domestic agencies
House and Senate leaders are trying to clear the package before the Jan. 30 shutdown deadline.
www.politico.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Trump & Kristi Noem are asking Congress to hand them a blank check to continue to unleash ICE to terrorize our communities – and I'm a hell no.
What's happening right now is unlawful, un-American, inhumane, and dangerous. I will vote against the funding that is bringing chaos across the country.
What's happening right now is unlawful, un-American, inhumane, and dangerous. I will vote against the funding that is bringing chaos across the country.
Trump didn't get the Nobel Peace Prize he wanted, so now, he's throwing a tantrum. Unfortunately for us and the rest of the world, it puts our safety, security, and alliances at risk.
When will Republicans join us in holding him accountable before it's too late?
When will Republicans join us in holding him accountable before it's too late?
Trump says he's pursuing Greenland after perceived Nobel Peace Prize snub
"Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize… I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace," Trump wrote in a message to the Norwegian Prime Minister.
www.npr.org
January 20, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Trump didn't get the Nobel Peace Prize he wanted, so now, he's throwing a tantrum. Unfortunately for us and the rest of the world, it puts our safety, security, and alliances at risk.
When will Republicans join us in holding him accountable before it's too late?
When will Republicans join us in holding him accountable before it's too late?
The Insurrection Act was never meant to be a tool for presidential intimidation and unchecked power. This move by Trump is straight out of the authoritarian playbook.
Our military exists to defend us, not to turn on its own citizens and target immigrant communities.
Our military exists to defend us, not to turn on its own citizens and target immigrant communities.
Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis
President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minneapolis.
apnews.com
January 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The Insurrection Act was never meant to be a tool for presidential intimidation and unchecked power. This move by Trump is straight out of the authoritarian playbook.
Our military exists to defend us, not to turn on its own citizens and target immigrant communities.
Our military exists to defend us, not to turn on its own citizens and target immigrant communities.
My heart breaks for the Jewish community who have been targeted yet again. The surge in antisemitic attacks demands total condemnation from everyone.
My thoughts are with the congregation and everyone affected by the arson attack in Mississippi and around the world. This must stop.
My thoughts are with the congregation and everyone affected by the arson attack in Mississippi and around the world. This must stop.
Suspect arrested after a fire damages Mississippi's largest synagogue
The fire ripped through the historic Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson early Saturday, authorities said. No congregants were injured in the blaze.
www.nbcnews.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:51 PM
My heart breaks for the Jewish community who have been targeted yet again. The surge in antisemitic attacks demands total condemnation from everyone.
My thoughts are with the congregation and everyone affected by the arson attack in Mississippi and around the world. This must stop.
My thoughts are with the congregation and everyone affected by the arson attack in Mississippi and around the world. This must stop.
We've seen a rise in political violence & Trump continues to fan the flames. He accused Governor Walz of assassinating MN lawmaker Melissa Hortman & her husband.
Not only is this outrageous & false, but accusations like this are dangerous. Trump is unwell & unhinged.
https://wapo.st/3Z3tj8H
Not only is this outrageous & false, but accusations like this are dangerous. Trump is unwell & unhinged.
https://wapo.st/3Z3tj8H
January 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
We've seen a rise in political violence & Trump continues to fan the flames. He accused Governor Walz of assassinating MN lawmaker Melissa Hortman & her husband.
Not only is this outrageous & false, but accusations like this are dangerous. Trump is unwell & unhinged.
https://wapo.st/3Z3tj8H
Not only is this outrageous & false, but accusations like this are dangerous. Trump is unwell & unhinged.
https://wapo.st/3Z3tj8H
Trump's reckless tariffs are driving up costs for Colorado families. That's why affordable housing and child care are my top priorities heading into 2026 so every Coloradan has a fair shot to get ahead.
I'll keep standing up & fighting back for working families in Colorado.
https://bit.ly/4pzJDsR
I'll keep standing up & fighting back for working families in Colorado.
https://bit.ly/4pzJDsR
Addressing rising cost of living is a priority for many Colorado Congress members in 2026
Colorado’s congressional delegation has a lot of priorities going into the new year, but it’s unclear how many of them will actually get traction.
bit.ly
January 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Trump's reckless tariffs are driving up costs for Colorado families. That's why affordable housing and child care are my top priorities heading into 2026 so every Coloradan has a fair shot to get ahead.
I'll keep standing up & fighting back for working families in Colorado.
https://bit.ly/4pzJDsR
I'll keep standing up & fighting back for working families in Colorado.
https://bit.ly/4pzJDsR
Trump doesn't care about US laws, court orders, or international laws. We have a madman as president. Congress must come together to hold him accountable and rein in his abuse of power.
Trump says his 'own morality' is limit to his global power
Trump made the comments in a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times.
abcnews.go.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Trump doesn't care about US laws, court orders, or international laws. We have a madman as president. Congress must come together to hold him accountable and rein in his abuse of power.
Today, we unfortunately did not gain enough Republican support to override Trump's veto of a bipartisan bill to deliver clean water to 50,000 residents in rural Colorado.
Trump's veto is the continuation of his retribution campaign against Colorado, and families in our state will pay the price.
Trump's veto is the continuation of his retribution campaign against Colorado, and families in our state will pay the price.
House refuses to override Trump veto of Colorado water project
Though the original bill passed unanimously, Republicans refused to challenge the president.
www.cpr.org
January 8, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Today, we unfortunately did not gain enough Republican support to override Trump's veto of a bipartisan bill to deliver clean water to 50,000 residents in rural Colorado.
Trump's veto is the continuation of his retribution campaign against Colorado, and families in our state will pay the price.
Trump's veto is the continuation of his retribution campaign against Colorado, and families in our state will pay the price.
Pulling the US out of almost every UN & international organization is reckless & dangerous. These institutions & alliances have been built to bring lasting peace and stability.
It's hard to sleep at night thinking about the future our kids will be left with & knowing we have a madman as President.
It's hard to sleep at night thinking about the future our kids will be left with & knowing we have a madman as President.
Trump Withdraws the U.S. From More International Organizations
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Pulling the US out of almost every UN & international organization is reckless & dangerous. These institutions & alliances have been built to bring lasting peace and stability.
It's hard to sleep at night thinking about the future our kids will be left with & knowing we have a madman as President.
It's hard to sleep at night thinking about the future our kids will be left with & knowing we have a madman as President.