Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

congressmember

noun

/ˈkɒŋɡrɛsˌmɛmbər/

Definition

A member of a legislative assembly, particularly in the context of the United States Congress.

Examples

The congressmember proposed a new bill to improve education funding.
During the town hall meeting, the congressmember listened to the concerns of the community.
Each congressmember serves a term of two years in the House of Representatives.

Meaning

The term ‘congressmember’ refers to individuals elected to serve in either the House of Representatives or the Senate in the U.S. Congress. These individuals are responsible for creating and passing federal laws and representing the interests of their constituents.