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Brittany Pettersen

Brittany Pettersen

DDemocratCO-7 · Representative
59
/ 100
Average
Attendance84
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone13
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency100
Avg: 53

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
200
Total Statements
223
Floor Speeches
91
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 66Taxes: 54Trade: 36Healthcare: 35Housing: 30Crime & Justice: 28Agriculture: 28Infrastructure: 26Foreign Policy: 25Education: 19Defense: 16Veterans: 14Immigration: 14Labor: 10Economy: 8

Speech Tone

Ceremonial: 185Neutral: 65Bipartisan: 41Urgent: 21: 2

Statements (200)

Press Release2026-10-16
Reps. Pettersen, Beatty, & Kelly Lead Members Demanding Answers on Miscarriages in Detention

Reps. Pettersen, Beatty, & Kelly Lead Members Demanding Answers on Miscarriages in Detention WASHINGTON – Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Joyce Beatty (OH-03) and Robin Kelly (IL-02) today announced their demand for answers from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) about its…

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Press Release2026-10-16
Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Demands Answers on New Trump Administration Effort That Could Jeopardize CO Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Demands Answers on New Trump Administration Effort That Could Jeopardize CO Substance Use Disorder Treatment LAKEWOOD – Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) today announced her effort demanding answers from the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services (CMS) about…

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Press Release2026-10-07EnvironmentCrime & JusticeLabor
Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Demands Answers on Armed Guards Trump Admin Has Reportedly Deployed to Ballot Drop Off Facilities As Colorado Begins…

Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Demands Answers on Armed Guards Trump Admin Has Reportedly Deployed to Ballot Drop Off Facilities As Colorado Begins Mail-In-Voting As Colorado begins mailing ballots for the November election, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) is demanding answers from the…

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Press Release2026-10-06TaxesTradeCrime & Justice
Congress passes landmark law to protect online daters from romance scams

Congress passes landmark law to protect online daters from romance scams DENVER (KMGH) — Congress passed new protections for those looking for love on online dating apps. The Romance Scam Prevention Act , passed on Sept. 24, will warn users about a potential scammer's intent before they fall too…

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Press Release2026-10-01UrgentImmigrationHealthcareEnvironment
Supreme Court Hands Trump a Major Win With 'Evil' Emergency Order Described as 'Reckless Cruelty'

Supreme Court Hands Trump a Major Win With 'Evil' Emergency Order Described as 'Reckless Cruelty' The US Supreme Court handed Donald Trump a significant victory on Tuesday by letting his administration immediately resume rapid deportations of migrants to third countries, triggering outrage from…

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Press Release2026-09-28BipartisanTaxesHousing
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) Celebrate the Bipartisan Success of Financial Services Committee, including the 21st…

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) Celebrate the Bipartisan Success of Financial Services Committee, including the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act CF in the News Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) joined Center Forward’s Affordability Summit…

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Press Release2026-09-25BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEnvironment
Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, Congressman Joe Neguse Lead Bill to Permanently Fund Payments to Rural Counties with Federal Lands

Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, Congressman Joe Neguse Lead Bill to Permanently Fund Payments to Rural Counties with Federal Lands LAKEWOOD — Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02) this week introduced the Permanently Authorizing PILT Act to guarantee reliable…

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Press Release2026-09-24BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareTrade
Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Leads Sanctions Effort to Reduce Fentanyl Trafficking into United States

Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Leads Sanctions Effort to Reduce Fentanyl Trafficking into United States LAKEWOOD — Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) today announced the introduction of legislation that will extend critical sanctions against foreign fentanyl traffickers and strengthen the…

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Press Release2026-09-24BipartisanEnvironmentTradeEducationHR10528
Valadao sponsors bipartisan bill to build financial literacy among high schoolers

Valadao sponsors bipartisan bill to build financial literacy among high schoolers U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R-CA) sponsored bipartisan legislation this week that aims to help high school students across America navigate the nation’s financial system by giving them access to resources that can help…

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Press Release2026-09-24BipartisanEthics
Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen's Statement on Her Latest Bill Passed by Both Chambers

Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen's Statement on Her Latest Bill Passed by Both Chambers “I am thrilled to see my bill, the Romance Scam Prevention Act, passed out of the Senate last night. Romance scams don’t just steal people’s savings—they exploit their trust and leave lasting emotional damage.…

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Press Release2026-09-23BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTrade
Congresswoman Pettersen Introduces Bill to Expand Financial Literacy Resources for High School Students

Congresswoman Pettersen Introduces Bill to Expand Financial Literacy Resources for High School Students LAKEWOOD – Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) today announced her introduction of a bill to expand financial literacy resources for high school students. The bipartisan Promoting Financial…

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Press Release2026-09-18UrgentHealthcareEnvironmentInfrastructure
Congresswomen Pettersen, Sewell, & Underwood Demand Trump Administration Reinstate Wrongfully Cancelled Minority Health Grants

Congresswomen Pettersen, Sewell, & Underwood Demand Trump Administration Reinstate Wrongfully Cancelled Minority Health Grants WASHINGTON – Congresswomen Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), led 35 of their colleagues in demanding the Trump administration…

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Press Release2026-09-17BipartisanTechnology
Colorado lawmakers seek new AI safeguards

Colorado lawmakers seek new AI safeguards AI's catastrophic risks to humanity are fueling fresh calls for regulation, with Colorado lawmakers in both parties agreeing that more guardrails are needed. Why it matters: Public alarm over the rapidly advancing technology is creating a rare bipartisan…

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Press Release2026-09-17BipartisanEconomyEnvironmentInfrastructure
House passes water package with $208 million for Colorado — plus latest attempt to revive vetoed pipeline bill

House passes water package with $208 million for Colorado — plus latest attempt to revive vetoed pipeline bill A bipartisan water bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives includes $208 million for Colorado projects and would revive federal financing for a pipeline that was vetoed by…

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Floor Speech2026-09-16Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING GUSTAVO PRADO TORRES

RECOGNIZING GUSTAVO PRADO TORRES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E950] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-09-16Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING ISABELLA QUIROZ GARCIA

RECOGNIZING ISABELLA QUIROZ GARCIA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E949] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-09-16Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING MALAKAI REGNER

RECOGNIZING MALAKAI REGNER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E943] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-16Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING ALMA MORENO

RECOGNIZING ALMA MORENO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E946] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-16Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING EVELYN LUNA AVALOS

RECOGNIZING EVELYN LUNA AVALOS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E945] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-16Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING JUAN LUNA AVALOS

RECOGNIZING JUAN LUNA AVALOS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E944] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-16Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING IVAN RANGEL

RECOGNIZING IVAN RANGEL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E947] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-16Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING EDEN RAYNE NEHLS

RECOGNIZING EDEN RAYNE NEHLS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E951] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-16Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING SELENE NEHLS

RECOGNIZING SELENE NEHLS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E951] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-16Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING HEYZEL PEREZ

RECOGNIZING HEYZEL PEREZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E950-E951] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-15Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING DIEGO ABREU

RECOGNIZING DIEGO ABREU Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E928] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-15Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING JARETSSY SANDOVAL-PEREZ

RECOGNIZING JARETSSY SANDOVAL-PEREZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E932] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-09-15Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING MARY ANNA SPRENGELER

RECOGNIZING MARY ANNA SPRENGELER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E931] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-15Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING OLHA ZHEMELKO

RECOGNIZING OLHA ZHEMELKO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E930-E931] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-15Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING YULIIA ZHEMELKO

RECOGNIZING YULIIA ZHEMELKO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E930] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-15Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING BRECKLYNN SOLOMON

RECOGNIZING BRECKLYNN SOLOMON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E929] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-15Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING LUZ ALCANTAR FLORES

RECOGNIZING LUZ ALCANTAR FLORES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E927] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-15Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING ARTURO ARO CALVILLO

RECOGNIZING ARTURO ARO CALVILLO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E925] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-15Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING BRIYANAH RODRIGUEZ VEGA

RECOGNIZING BRIYANAH RODRIGUEZ VEGA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E924] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-09-15Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING KIMBERLI BALLARD

RECOGNIZING KIMBERLI BALLARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E924] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-09-15Gun PolicyEnvironmentEducation
Democrats urge RFK Jr. to scrap proposed Head Start overhaul

Democrats urge RFK Jr. to scrap proposed Head Start overhaul Democrats are pressing Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to scrap a proposed overhaul of the Head Start program, warning the changes would weaken services for thousands of families nationwide. The proposed…

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Press Release2026-09-15UrgentHealthcareGun PolicyEnvironment
Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Joins Effort Calling Out Trump’s Attempt to Dismantle Head Start

Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Joins Effort Calling Out Trump’s Attempt to Dismantle Head Start WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), today joined fellow members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus in calling out the Trump Administration’s latest effort to dismantle Head Start, a…

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Floor Speech2026-09-14Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING KEREN CERVANTES RODRIGUEZ

RECOGNIZING KEREN CERVANTES RODRIGUEZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E905] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-09-14Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING LEYLA CIFUENTES

RECOGNIZING LEYLA CIFUENTES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E902-E903] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-14Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING JD CAMACHO RODRIGUEZ

RECOGNIZING JD CAMACHO RODRIGUEZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E907] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-14Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING OMAR CHACON

RECOGNIZING OMAR CHACON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E904] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-09-14Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING TORIN GONZALEZ

RECOGNIZING TORIN GONZALEZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E913] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-14Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING DELYLAH HAWK

RECOGNIZING DELYLAH HAWK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E911] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Floor Speech2026-09-14Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING EMILY FLORES

RECOGNIZING EMILY FLORES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E899-E900] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-14Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING NEVAEH GARCIA

RECOGNIZING NEVAEH GARCIA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E901] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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RECOGNIZING VERONICA LUEVANO

RECOGNIZING VERONICA LUEVANO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E909] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-14Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING KENALYNN JOHNSON

RECOGNIZING KENALYNN JOHNSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 144 (Monday, September 14, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E909] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-09-12BipartisanEnvironmentDefense
Coloradans were exposed to radiation for decades. Now Congress might make them eligible for compensation.

Coloradans were exposed to radiation for decades. Now Congress might make them eligible for compensation. New legislation in Congress would make Coloradans who became ill after living near two of the state’s nuclear sites eligible for tens of thousands of dollars in federal compensation. A proposed…

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Press Release2026-09-11UrgentHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Introduces Legislation to Uncover How Trump’s Mass Federal Workforce Firings Have Delayed Constituent Casework

Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen Introduces Legislation to Uncover How Trump’s Mass Federal Workforce Firings Have Delayed Constituent Casework LAKEWOOD – Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) today announced her legislation to uncover how Trump’s federal workforce cuts have impacted her…

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Floor Speech2026-09-10Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING MOLLY REINICK

RECOGNIZING MOLLY REINICK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 143 (Thursday, September 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 143 (Thursday, September 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E893] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-09-10Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING JOSIAH RODRIGUEZ VEGA

RECOGNIZING JOSIAH RODRIGUEZ VEGA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 143 (Thursday, September 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 143 (Thursday, September 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E891] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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