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Brittany Pettersen

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Brittany Louise Pettersen is a Democratic member of the Colorado State Senate, representing the 22nd district since January 4, 2019. Throughout her tenure, she has focused on key issues such as education, healthcare, and women's rights, advocating for policies that support these areas. Pettersen has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving access to healthcare and enhancing educational opportunities for Colorado residents. Her commitment to public service and community engagement has made her a prominent figure in Colorado politics.

Quotes by year · 2023–202620 total · peak 2023 (11)
2023: 11 quotes2024: 2 quotes2025: 3 quotes2026: 4 quotes

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September 2, 2026

You can’t fake being pregnant or giving birth.

— Brittany Pettersen

Sep 2, 2026

This place does not work for young families. That is a detriment.

rollcall.com
Jul 17, 2026

As everyday families struggle to find jobs and pay for basic necessities, corporations are dodging taxes by shifting profits outside the country and making the rest of us pay. I'm proud to support this legislation that will require…

vanhollen.senate.gov
May 26, 2026

Republicans are too scared to check executive power.

reason.com
Apr 1, 2025

First of all, thank you for signing our discharge petition. We are asking you to continue to stand with us because no mom or dad should be in the position that I was in and so many parents have found themselves in. It is antiwoman. It is…

govinfo.gov
Feb 25, 2025

Unfortunately, I wasn't given the opportunity to vote remotely after giving birth, but I wasn't going to let that stop me from representing my constituents.

bbc.com
Feb 24, 2025

Unfortunately, Republican Leadership denied my ability to vote remotely after giving birth to my son, Sam, but that’s not stopping us from showing up to vote NO on this disastrous budget proposal.

nbcnews.com
Nov 13, 2024

I urge my colleagues to defeat the previous question so we can bring up H.R. 12, the Women's Health Protection Act, because we cannot afford to wait and not address the urgent needs of women across the Nation.

govinfo.gov
Sep 24, 2024

I urge my colleagues to support this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. Pettersen). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment…

govinfo.gov
Dec 5, 2023

I am deeply concerned by the undue work requirements that were placed on SNAP recipients this spring.

congress.gov
Dec 5, 2023

The farm bill is a moment to invest in rural communities and support those in need.

congress.gov
Nov 8, 2023

It is past time that social media companies actually have to come to the table and be held accountable for the use of their platforms in illicit trafficking.

congress.gov
Nov 8, 2023

I hope that this committee is once again going to take up this very important piece of legislation.

congress.gov
Nov 8, 2023

I want to thank you both for running a professional committee where we actually come together to find common ground and work on policies that will positively impact the American people.

congress.gov
May 25, 2023

This is important because if we are trying to solve the overdose crisis in our country, let's make sure that this legislation is actually supported in doing that and go through the necessary process. We know from our history in the United…

govinfo.gov
May 25, 2023

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following section: SEC. 7. CONTINGENT EFFECTIVE DATE. The provisions of…

govinfo.gov
Apr 17, 2023

While proposal is well intentioned, expediting the transition is critical.

congress.gov
Apr 17, 2023

I urge the Committee to include language in the FAA Authorization Act to require certain air carriers to carry naloxone on aircraft.

congress.gov
Apr 17, 2023

Expediting the transition is critical.

congress.gov

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