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Resources for Coloradans Affected by Trump Administration Policies

We have heard from so many Coloradans concerned about President Trump’s recent executive orders. Our team is committed to helping constituents across the 7th Congressional District—including federal employees, LGBTQ+ Coloradans, parents, students, immigrant families, and more — during this time of chaos and confusion. 

My team is here to help in any way we can and provide as many resources and information as possible. We will continue to update this page as we learn more.  Please know that per House Ethics guidance, we are only permitted to share government resources and cannot list private sector or non-profit organizations. 

Please reach out to our offices in Lakewood (303-274-7944) or Cañon City (719-458-6161) if you have any questions or need assistance. You can also reach us online HERE. We are here to help.

Resources for Federal Workers

You can review your employment rights under federal law here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/employee-relations/employee-rights-appeals/#url=Appeals

Federal agencies are required by law to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with disabilities. Learn more here: 

https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants 

To understand statutory whistleblower protections and accompanying resources, visit: https://whistleblower.house.gov/resources/resources-whistleblowers

To understand prohibited personnel practices including the right to appeal, visit: https://www.mspb.gov/ppp/ppp.htm#faq 

 

Resources for the LGBTQ+ Community

You can learn more about resources, health care, and legal protections for the LGBTQ+ community here:

https://cdphe.colorado.gov/lgbtq-health 

There is an anonymous and free reporting system available to students, teachers, school staff members, parents, and the general public to report safety and mental health concerns, available here:

https://www.cde.state.co.us/healthandwellness/mhrb/safe2tell 

 

Resources for Immigrant Families

A list of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services-accredited organizations can be found here: 

https://www.justice.gov/eoir/page/file/942306/dl?inline=#COLORADO

You can visit the Office of New Americans website for Colorado-specific resources and information here:

https://ona.colorado.gov/immigrant-services

If you are an immigrant, it’s important to understand your rights when interacting with law enforcement or immigration agents (ICE). Click here for a fact sheet on your basic rights while you are physically in the United States:

https://pettersen.house.gov/services/know-your-rights-conozca-sus-derechos.htm

Resources for Veterans and Service Member Families

A list of your rights and responsibilities as a VA Patient or resident of a community living center:

https://www.va.gov/health/rights/patientrights.asp

A list of your rights and responsibilities as a VA Patient’s family member:

https://www.va.gov/health/rights/familyrights.asp

A list of your rights and responsibilities as a Tricare eligible member:

https://tricare.mil/PatientResources/RightsResponsibilities

 

For more resources please head to my veterans resource page

https://pettersen.house.gov/services/veterans-resources.htm