Brittany Pettersen

Fentanyl Sanctions Reauthorization Act of 2026

Permanently Authorizing PILT Act

Mountain Pine Beetle Coordination Act

This legislation would coordinate federal efforts to address mountain pine beetle infestations, which damage forests across western states by killing trees and increasing wildfire risk. The bill aims to improve communication and planning between different government agencies responsible for forest management and pest control. Affected groups include forest landowners, timber companies, communities near forests, and outdoor recreation businesses that depend on healthy forests.

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.

Public Transit Mental Health Awareness Act

Constituent Services Impacts of Federal Workforce Firings Act

The federal government's top auditor would be required to study how layoffs and workforce cuts in federal agencies affect the quality of services that government provides to the public. The study would examine whether reducing the number of federal employees has made it harder for citizens to get help with things like Social Security, veterans benefits, or other government services. The findings would help Congress understand the real-world consequences of downsizing the federal workforce.

Wildfire Research Coordination Act of 2026

This bill would coordinate wildfire research efforts across multiple federal agencies and departments to improve how the government studies and responds to wildfires. It affects scientists, firefighters, land management agencies, and communities vulnerable to wildfires by bringing together expertise from the military, natural resources, agriculture, and scientific research sectors to work on wildfire prevention and response strategies.

Guaranteed Disaster Assistance Act

The proposal would establish a system to automatically provide federal disaster relief funds to states and communities affected by major disasters, rather than requiring them to request assistance after each event. This would help speed up recovery efforts for homeowners, businesses, and local governments dealing with hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. The measure is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Wildfire Responder Protection Act

Firefighters and other emergency workers who battle wildfires would receive new protections and support, likely including improved safety standards, better equipment, or enhanced benefits for those injured or killed on the job. The legislation aims to address the unique dangers these responders face during increasingly severe fire seasons. Workers in wildfire suppression and their families would be the primary beneficiaries of these protections.

Emergency Mountain Pine Beetle Response Act

The proposal would authorize emergency funding and resources to combat mountain pine beetle infestations, which are devastating forests across western states by killing large numbers of trees. This would affect timber companies, forest communities that depend on logging, wildlife habitats, and property owners whose land is threatened by the beetles and the increased wildfire risk they create. The measure has been sent to two congressional committees to review different aspects of the response plan.

Supporting Our Military Child Care Workforce Act

The Department of Defense would be required to report to Congress on how it is implementing changes to how it pays for and manages its child care programs that serve military families. This would help lawmakers understand whether the redesigned compensation system is working effectively and whether military families have adequate access to affordable child care. The report would give Congress visibility into a program that affects thousands of military families who depend on these services.

Weaponization Offender Claims Ban Act of 2026

The proposal would modify federal law to add new restrictions on when the government can be sued for intentional wrongdoing by its employees. Currently, there are limited exceptions that allow people to sue the federal government for intentional torts (deliberate harmful actions), and this bill would narrow those exceptions even further, making it harder for citizens to hold federal agencies and their workers accountable in court.

Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act

Large multinational corporations would be required to publicly disclose their profits, taxes paid, and number of employees in each country where they operate, rather than just reporting global totals. This transparency measure would help investors, tax authorities, and the public understand how these companies distribute their earnings across different nations and whether they're paying their fair share of taxes in each location. The requirement would primarily affect major international businesses and financial institutions.

Oversight of Temporary ICE Holding Cells Act

The bill would require the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency to follow stricter rules and oversight when holding people in temporary detention facilities, ensuring these facilities meet certain safety and health standards. It would give Congress and oversight committees the power to inspect these facilities and review how ICE operates them, affecting both the agency's practices and the conditions for people detained during immigration proceedings.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the monitoring and regulation of water systems not be weaponized for the purposes of surveilling, tracking, or detecting use of, stigmatizing, and further restricting access to medication abortion care.

This resolution expresses the House's position that federal agencies should not use water system monitoring and testing to track or restrict access to medication abortion. The measure addresses concerns that wastewater surveillance—which can detect traces of abortion medications—could be used to identify people seeking abortions or to enforce restrictions on these drugs.

Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Prevention Act of 2026

The federal government would fund and test new programs designed to prevent suicide among young people by identifying and supporting what actually works to keep kids and teens safe. These demonstration projects would help schools, hospitals, and community organizations learn evidence-based strategies for recognizing warning signs and providing mental health support to at-risk youth. The goal is to gather data on which prevention approaches are most effective so they can be expanded nationwide.

Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act

The legislation would establish new programs and funding to train and support early childhood educators, helping to develop a stronger workforce of teachers and caregivers for preschools and childcare centers. It aims to make these jobs more attractive and sustainable by improving pay, benefits, and professional development opportunities for people working with young children. Families seeking quality childcare and early education would benefit from having more qualified and stable educators available.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Fair Credit Reporting; Permissible Purposes for Furnishing, Using, and Obtaining Consumer Reports".

Congress would reject a decision by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to withdraw a rule that regulated how credit reporting companies can share and use consumer credit information. This would keep the original rule in place, maintaining restrictions on who can access your credit reports and for what purposes. The change would primarily affect credit reporting agencies, lenders, and employers who use credit information in their business decisions.

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2015-07 re: in-person collection of consumer debt".

This measure would block a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule that withdrew guidance about how debt collectors can interact with consumers in person. If approved, it would restore the previous rules that governed in-person debt collection practices. The change would affect debt collection companies and consumers who owe debts.

Supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.

The government would officially recognize and support National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026 to educate the public about the dangers of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills, particularly for young people and families affected by this problem. The bill aims to increase awareness about how counterfeit pills containing fentanyl have become a major public health threat. This is a symbolic measure that directs attention and resources toward educating Americans about the risks of fake drugs that may contain deadly amounts of fentanyl.

Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2026

This bill would likely provide financial support or tax benefits to family members who take time out of work to care for elderly relatives, children, or disabled loved ones. It aims to help these caregivers catch up on lost income, retirement savings, or other financial impacts from stepping back from their careers to provide care. The bill has been sent to the House Ways and Means Committee, which handles tax and spending matters.

Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2026

This bill would help family caregivers save more money for retirement by allowing them to contribute additional funds to retirement accounts and potentially receive tax benefits for caregiving expenses. The legislation aims to address the financial hardship many people face when they leave the workforce or reduce their hours to care for aging parents, children with disabilities, or other family members. It would primarily benefit workers who have taken time out of the paid workforce for caregiving responsibilities.

Save Money, Save Lives Act

The bill aims to reduce healthcare costs and improve health outcomes, though the specific mechanisms aren't detailed in the title alone. Based on its focus, it likely proposes changes to how health programs operate or how medical services are paid for, potentially affecting patients, insurance companies, and healthcare providers. The proposal is currently under review by the House committee responsible for health policy.

Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act

Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025 This bill directs the Department of the Interior to carry out a program for post-disaster reforestation and restoration. Interior must identify covered lands requiring reforestation and restoration following unplanned disturbances that are unlikely to experience natural regeneration without assistance. Covered land means (1) any federal land or interest in land administered by the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Forest Service, or the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and (2) any Indian Forest Land or Rangeland. Interior must propose a list that prioritizes projects for reforestation and restoration for each fiscal year. Interior may (1) carry out priority projects through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements; and (2) support any grant contract or cooperative agreement that may be necessary to ensure adequate and appropriate seed and seedling availability to further the objectives of priority projects.

Rural Water Security Act

This bill would help rural communities improve their water systems by providing federal funding and support for building, upgrading, or maintaining water infrastructure in areas outside cities. It aims to ensure that people in rural areas have access to safe, reliable drinking water and wastewater services, similar to what urban residents typically have available.

Community Risk Training and Response Act of 2026

This bill would establish training programs to help police and emergency responders better handle situations involving people in crisis, such as those experiencing mental health emergencies or substance abuse issues. The goal is to reduce unnecessary arrests and improve safety for both community members and law enforcement officers by teaching de-escalation techniques and connecting people with social services instead of the criminal justice system. The training would likely affect police departments, emergency services, and the communities they serve.

Evergreen Community Safety Act of 2026

Based on the title and subject matter, this bill likely aims to improve public safety and crime prevention in communities, though the specific details aren't yet clear from its current status. The bill has been sent to the House Judiciary Committee for review, where lawmakers will examine what tools, funding, or policies it proposes to help local law enforcement and communities reduce crime. Once the committee reviews it, they'll decide whether to recommend it to the full House for a vote.

Community Firearm Safety Act of 2026

This bill would likely establish new rules or programs aimed at reducing gun violence and improving public safety in communities, though the specific measures aren't yet detailed in its current status. The legislation would probably affect gun owners, law enforcement agencies, and communities dealing with firearm-related crime. It's currently being reviewed by the House Judiciary Committee to determine what specific policies it would implement.

Water Project Navigators Act

This bill would create a program to help communities navigate the complex process of planning and funding water infrastructure projects, such as dams, flood control systems, and water supply improvements. The navigators would serve as guides for local governments and water districts, helping them understand federal requirements and connect with available funding sources. This would primarily benefit smaller communities and rural areas that lack the expertise or resources to manage large water development projects on their own.

Trump Tariff Transparency Act

Condemning 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.

HANDS Act

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Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act

The proposal would make it easier for young workers to save money for retirement by allowing them to set aside pre-tax income in special savings accounts, potentially with tax breaks or matching contributions from employers. The bill aims to help people in their 20s and 30s build retirement savings early when they have more time for their money to grow. It affects young employees, employers who might offer these accounts, and the federal government's tax revenue.

Satellite-Based Agricultural Data Act

The proposal would allow farmers and agricultural companies to use satellite imagery and data to monitor crop health, predict yields, and manage their land more efficiently. By making this technology more accessible and affordable, the bill aims to help farmers make better decisions about planting, irrigation, and pest management while potentially reducing waste and improving productivity.

VALID Act of 2025

The VALID Act would likely address housing and community development issues, though the specific provisions aren't clear from the title alone. Based on its referral to the Financial Services Committee, it probably involves housing finance, lending standards, or regulations affecting homebuyers, renters, or real estate developers. The bill would impact people seeking housing, financial institutions that provide mortgages or housing loans, and possibly local communities working on development projects.

Supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2025, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.

This resolution supports the designation of National Fentanyl Awareness Day to bring attention to the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills.

Communities of Recovery Reauthorization Act of 2025

Communities of Recovery Reauthorization Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 the Building Communities of Recovery program, which is administered by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This program provides grants to certain community nonprofit organizations for developing and delivering coordinated community and statewide recovery support services for individuals with substance use disorders.

Manufactured Housing Tenant’s Bill of Rights Act of 2025

Manufactured Housing Tenant's Bill of Rights Act of 2025 This bill requires manufactured home communities and home parks to meet minimum consumer protections to be eligible for certain federally-backed loans for the construction, substantial rehabilitation, or purchase of these communities. Specifically, the Department of Housing and Urban Development is prohibited from insuring such a loan, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are prohibited from purchasing such a loan, unless a borrower provides specified tenant protections, including one-year renewable lease terms, unless there is good cause for nonrenewal; at least a 60-day advance notice of any increase in rent, or of a sale or closure of the community; a five-day grace period for rent payments; and a right for a tenant to sell a manufactured home within a reasonable time period after eviction. The bill sets forth penalties for violations of these protections. The bill also establishes the Manufactured Home Community Lending Standards Commission to propose additional consumer protection standards.

Preventing Deep Fake Scams Act

Preventing Deep Fake Scams Act This bill establishes the Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Sector. Members include representatives from the Department of the Treasury, the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration. The task force must report on (1) how banks and credit unions prevent fraud that utilizes artificial intelligence, (2) best practices for financial institutions to protect their customers, and (3) related legislative and regulatory recommendations.

Natural Disaster Property Protection Act of 2025

Natural Disaster Property Protection Act of 2025 This bill increases to $5,000 (from $600) the dollar threshold at which a person engaged in a trade or business is required to file an information return (for federal tax purposes) reporting certain payments related to a natural disaster or extreme weather. Under current law, a person engaged in a trade or business (including a corporation, company, partnership, association, individual, estate, and trust) is required to file an information return for certain payments made during the tax year to another person (but generally not to a corporation) if such payments total (in the aggregate) $600 or more (information reporting threshold). Such payments are reported on the IRS Form 1099 series. Specifically, payments made to nonemployees in exchange for services are reported on IRS Form 1099-NEC (nonemployee compensation). (Some exceptions apply.) Under the bill, the information reporting threshold increases to $5,000 for (1) expenses incurred to mitigate the risk of damage to real property that may result from a natural disaster or extreme weather, and (2) expenses incurred to repair damage to real property caused by a natural disaster or extreme weather.

Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2025

Strengthening Wildfire Resiliency Through Satellites Act of 2025 This bill requires the U.S. Geological Survey to establish a competitive grant program to fund satellite monitoring of wildfires. The entities eligible to receive the grants are state foresters, emergency managers, and equivalent state officials. Grant recipients must use the funds for purchasing and integrating satellite data on wildfire monitoring and for using the data to detect and manage wildfires.

Silver Cliff Community Act

Silver Cliff Community Act This bill directs the U.S. Postal Service to designate ZIP Code 81249 to the area encompassing only Silver Cliff, Colorado.

Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution

Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution This resolution authorizes proxy voting in the House of Representatives for a Member who has given birth or whose spouse has given birth and pregnant Members who are unable to travel safely or have a serious medical condition. Under the resolution, a qualifying Member may designate a proxy to cast a vote in a committee, the Committee of the Whole, or on the House floor; however, proxies will not be counted for purposes of establishing a quorum. The proxy designation is valid for up to 12 weeks. To designate a proxy for House and Committee of the Whole votes, the Member must submit a signed and dated letter to the Clerk stating the Member’s qualifying circumstances and the name and state of the Member who has agreed to be designated as proxy. A Member who has designated a proxy according to these requirements may also designate a proxy for committee votes. To designate a proxy for committee votes, the Member must provide the committee chair and ranking minority member with a signed and dated letter specifying another member of the committee to cast a proxy vote. The resolution further provides that a Member may revoke the proxy authorization by (1) casting the Member’s own vote; (2) recording the Member’s own presence in the House or in the Committee of the Whole; or (3) in a committee, by submitting a signed letter to the chair and ranking minority member.