congressional delegation

noun

: the group of officials elected to the U.S. Congress from a particular state
the state's congressional delegation

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And our congressional delegation, which has secured more than $650 million for concrete and steel, should secure a fraction of that for the people who will operate it. Mark Sanchez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026 South Dakota’s congressional delegation is hopeful that year-round, nationwide approval of E15 — a gasoline blend with 15% ethanol — will clear Congress this year, bolstered by its inclusion in the latest Senate version of the farm bill. Makenzie Huber, States Newsroom, 6 Aug. 2026 My administration is working with our congressional delegation to gather all the facts surrounding this death. Emma Bussey , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Special attention Democrats face an uphill climb to flip control of chambers at the Georgia Capitol or the congressional delegation in the midterms. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for congressional delegation

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“Congressional delegation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/congressional%20delegation. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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