Biography
Brittany Pettersen, born on December 6, 1981, in Jefferson County, Colorado, is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving Colorado's 7th Congressional District since January 3, 2023. She is the first woman to represent this district, which includes Jefferson, Broomfield, Lake, Park, Teller, Chaffee, Fremont, and Custer counties. Before her election to Congress, Pettersen served in the Colorado State Legislature for a decade, holding positions in both the House of Representatives and the State Senate. Throughout her legislative career, she has been a strong advocate for issues such as healthcare reform, education, and combating the opioid epidemic—a cause deeply personal to her due to her mother's struggle with addiction.
Education and Political Experience
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Legislative Initiatives:
- Sponsored and passed legislation in Colorado to lower healthcare costs, address the opioid epidemic, protect reproductive healthcare, and increase access to affordable childcare.
- Advocated for greater investments in mental health and substance use disorder treatment programs.
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Committee Assignments:
- Member of the House Financial Services Committee.
- Serves on the Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.
- Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions.
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Caucus Memberships:
- Member of the New Democrat Coalition.
- Member of the Problem Solvers Caucus.
- Member of the Congressional YIMBY Caucus.
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Environmental Advocacy:
- Earned a 97% lifetime score on the League of Conservation Voters' National Environmental Scorecard.
- Endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund and the NRDC Action Fund.
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Personal Life:
- Married to Ian Silverii, with whom she has two children.
- Resides in Lakewood, Colorado.
Representative Pettersen's career reflects a commitment to public service and advocacy for policies that address critical issues affecting her constituents and the broader community.
