U.S. Rep. Pettersen emerges as advocate for parents in Congress

• The resolution would have allowed new mothers and fathers to vote remotely for a 12-week window following a child's birth.

Why it matters: Despite the measure's failure, Pettersen, a sophomore member of Congress who represents Denver's suburbs, has catapulted into the national spotlight as a notable advocate for parents on Capitol Hill.

What they're saying: "Congress … is absolutely not friendly to young women, to families," Pettersen told Axios on Tuesday.

• "It was never made with us in mind, and that's why we need more women here," she added.

What we're watching: Pettersen said she will continue advocating for remote voting, and she told the Denver Post she's interested in starting a bipartisan parent caucus.

State of play: The bipartisan resolution Pettersen introduced faced immediate opposition from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who spoke on behalf of several House Republicans, calling it "unconstitutional."

• U.S. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), a fellow mother who partnered with Pettersen, announced a compromise last Sunday with Johnson effectively killing the resolution.

The intrigue: Before it was killed, the measure gained majority support in the U.S. House, with President Trump stating his support.

• "If you're having a baby, I think you should be able to call in and vote," Trump said to reporters last week, the AP reported.

Between the lines: Pettersen, 43, is one of four millennials serving in Colorado's delegation. She became the 13th voting member of Congress to give birth while in office this January, welcoming her second child, Sam.