U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 7th District
Brittany Pettersen
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · −0.38
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Government Operations and Politics 19%
- Finance and Financial Sector 15%
- Committees
- Financial Services
- Bills on
- Health
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Age
- 44
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Pettersen has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 528 Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Pettersen’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Pettersen breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Pettersen voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Government Operations and Politics 19% · 3 of 16 party 6%
- Finance and Financial Sector 15% · 2 of 13 party 8%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 12% · 2 of 17 party 4%
Every issue Pro See all 4 issues where Pettersen has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Pettersen broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| May 12, 2026 | Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.On Motion to Refer · This resolution directs the House Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly disclose records related to violations or alleged violations…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Pettersen is saying
All 14 statements and posts-
Introduced bill to permanently fund Payment in Lieu of Taxes program for rural counties.
“Our rural communities provide essential services on and around federal lands—from roads and schools to emergency response—and they deserve funding they can count on. These counties shouldn’t have to wonder every year whether the federal government will provide needed support for these services.”
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Introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize sanctions against foreign fentanyl traffickers.
“Like far too many families, mine has been impacted by the opioid crisis. My mom struggled with a prescription drug addiction that ultimately led to heroin and fentanyl. She overdosed 20 times in one year alone before we were finally able to get her the medical care she desperately needed, but too many people are not as…”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen's Statement on Her Latest Bill Passed by Both Chambers
Celebrated passage of Romance Scam Prevention Act through both chambers of Congress.
“If signed into law, this will be my sixth bill enacted during this Trump Administration – proof that we can fight hard against his lawlessness, cruelty and corruption, while also working to find common ground where we can. I’m proud of my record and I will keep working to deliver for the people in our district.”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to expand financial literacy resources for high school students.
“I know how hard it can be to navigate our financial system, especially for people like me who were the first in their family to graduate from high school and college. Too many young people enter adulthood without anyone ever teaching them how to build credit, manage a budget, or protect themselves from financial…”
EducationAI-read
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Led 35 colleagues demanding Trump administration reinstate $38 million in canceled minority health grants.
“The Trump Administration just canceled 16 grants for essential funding used to support moms during pregnancy, babies when they are most vulnerable, and treatment programs for mothers who are struggling with addiction.”
HealthAI-read
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Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Joins Effort Calling Out Trump’s Attempt to Dismantle Head Start
Joined letter opposing Trump administration's proposed rollback of Head Start program standards.
“Head Start ensures our most vulnerable kids have access to the care, nutrition, and health services they need in those early years. I am proud to be a voice for the parents, like me, who are enraged by the anti-family, backward agenda of this administration.”
EducationAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Pettersen voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 229 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Pettersen’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 40
- Action in committee 4
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
40 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 40 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 46 sponsored billsSponsored 46 (House median 25) · cosponsored 434 (median 289), 160 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Crime and Law Enforcement, Finance and Financial Sector.
- H.R. 10593 Permanently Authorizing PILT ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10592 Fentanyl Sanctions Reauthorization Act of 2026International Affairs · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1527 Commemorating 1 year since the tragic act of violence on September 10, 2025, in Evergreen, Colorado, recognizing the victims, survivors, and responders and expressing condolences and support to their families and their communities.Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10036 Constituent Services Impacts of Federal Workforce Firings ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10216 Public Transit Mental Health Awareness ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9930 Supporting Our Military Child Care Workforce ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 13, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10002 Guaranteed Disaster Assistance ActEmergency Management · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10001 Wildfire Responder Protection ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 141 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 25% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 57 | 26% |
| Energy | 30 | 33% |
| Environmental Protection | 30 | 40% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 24 | 38% |
| International Affairs | 23 | 87% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 22 | 64% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 22 | 55% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 21 | 52% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 20 | 80% |
| Immigration | 14 | 36% |
| Agriculture and Food | 12 | 50% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% |
| Education | 8 | 38% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 6 | 83% |
| Taxation | 5 | 80% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Animals | 3 | 33% |
| Emergency Management | 3 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% |
| Native Americans | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 1 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 1 | 0% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Pettersen voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEverton Blair Jr.GA-13100%agreement
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Pettersen most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Free account See ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Pettersen’s campaign raised $1.9M: $837K (45%) from individuals and $997K (53%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.1M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Pettersen
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 294.
- American Bankers Association Trade association PAC
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Pettersen this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Pettersen’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CO-7Democrat2023–present
Seat
- State
- Colorado
- District
- 7
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 44
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2645
348 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Lakewood, Cañon City
- Website
- pettersen.house.gov
- repbrittanypettersen
- reppettersen
Elsewhere
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