noun
- a member of Congress, especially a representative in the U.S. House of Representatives
Usage: gender-neutral alternative to 'congressman' or 'congresswoman'; can refer to either a House member or a Senator, though often used specifically for House members
Examples
- The congressperson from our district held a town hall meeting last week.
- She was elected as a congressperson in 2020 and has served on the Education Committee.
- Many congresspersons work on behalf of their constituents.
- The congressperson introduced a new bill to improve infrastructure.
- Voters can contact their congressperson about issues that matter to them.
- Several congresspersons from both parties supported the environmental initiative.