Congressional

/kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to a congress, especially the U.S. Congress.

The congressional committee published a report on healthcare reform.

Pertaining to the legislative branch of government, specifically the elected representatives.

Congressional debates often attract a lot of media attention.

Associated with the actions or processes of the Congress.

The congressional session will begin next month.

Involving the powers and responsibilities of Congress.

The congressional approval is required for the budget to be passed.

Derived from 'congress' which comes from the Latin 'congressus' meaning 'to come together'.

congressional leaders

Leaders of the congressional body or its committees.

congressional hearings

Formal meetings of a congressional committee to gather information on a specific issue.

congressional district

A geographical area represented by a member of Congress.

congress

A formal assembly of representative members.

senate

The upper house of the U.S. Congress.

house of representatives

The lower house of the U.S. Congress.

Hill

The legislation is stuck on the Hill.

Capitol Hill

They're lobbying on Capitol Hill today.