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Rep. Pettersen Requests Meeting with HHS Sec. Kennedy & Extends Invite to CO following Reports of Planned Cuts to Overdose Prevention Programs

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) requested a personal meeting with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. following reports of the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate the Overdose Prevention and First Responder Training programs under the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…

Rep. Pettersen Statement on President Trump’s First 100 Days

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WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement as President Trump marks his first 100 days back in office: “In just 100 days, Donald Trump has done more to inflict harm on families than any other president. The cost of groceries, housing, transportation and everything in between is getting more expensive for families and…

Rep. Pettersen Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Marking National Fentanyl Awareness Day

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Lisa McClain (MI-10), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing April 29, 2025, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day in order to increase awareness about the growing threat of counterfeit fentanyl pills and their…

Rep. Pettersen Leads CO Democratic Delegation in Calling on President Trump to Fund Head Start Amid Child Care Crisis

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WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) led the Colorado Democratic Congressional Delegation in a letter urging President Trump to fully fund Head Start in the upcoming budget. The letter follows alarming reports that the Trump administration is considering a proposal to eliminate funding for the program. In Colorado alone, more than 11,600…

Reps. Pettersen, Bonamici Lead 58 Members in Calling on FEMA to Address Harmful Impact of Halting Critical Disaster Preparedness Program

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), led 58 of their colleagues in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and Senior Official Performing the Duties of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Cameron Hamilton expressing deep concern over the reckless attempt to terminate…

Rep. Pettersen Votes Against Republicans’ Disastrous Budget Proposal

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) voted against Republicans’ reckless budget legislation that would increase the national debt by $14 trillion over the next decade, slash Medicaid and jeopardize care for 1.1 million Coloradans, and give tax cuts to billionaires like Elon Musk.  “As a mom of two, I can’t imagine being in a position where you…

Rep. Pettersen Moves to Advance Bipartisan Parental Proxy Voting Resolution

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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) – alongside Representative Sara Jacobs (CA-51) – took action to advance her bipartisan Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution by noticing her intent to discharge, forcing a vote following opposition from Republican leadership. Under current House Rules, the Speaker must bring forward the discharge petition…

Pettersen’s Bipartisan Proxy Voting Resolution Blocked by Speaker Johnson Despite Majority Support

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WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) released the following statement after Speaker Mike Johnson blocked the bipartisan Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution, despite overwhelming support from a majority of the House. The resolution—introduced with Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), and Mike Lawler (R-NY)—would allow new…

Reps. Pettersen, Jacobs Issue Statements on Speaker Johnson’s Deal Blocking Parental Proxy Voting Resolution

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) and Sara Jacobs (D-CA) issued the following statements after Speaker Mike Johnson struck a deal that effectively blocks their bipartisan resolution to allow proxy voting for new parents in Congress. The agreement would replace their proposed policy with a limited “pairing” system that maintains outdated practices and fails…

Pettersen, Beyer, Salinas, Tonko, Trahan Lead 29 Members Calling on Secretary Kennedy to Halt Dismantling of SAMHSA Amid Opioid and Mental Health Crises

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WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Don Beyer (VA-08), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Paul Tonko (NY-20), and Lori Trahan (MA-03) led 29 Members calling on Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to immediately cease the proposed reorganization that would dissolve the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…