congressional representative
Elected federal lawmaker
A congressional representative is a member of the United States House of Representatives, elected to serve a specific district within a state.
The term distinguishes House members from senators, who represent entire states.
She called her congressional representative about the proposed legislation.
In casual use, sometimes shortened to just "representative" or "congressman/congresswoman."
- committeeAppointed group for duties
- billAmount owed, written
- voteFormal choice expression
- constituent servicesLawmaker assistance to voters
- debateFormal argument on issues
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Elected leader of nation
federal judge · cabinet secretary · bureaucrat · governor · judicial officer
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