congressional
adjective
of or relating to a congress.
congressionally
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a word derived from
congressional.
Example Sentences
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The report documents instances that may constitute federal wire fraud, revealing that unsuspecting private donors who intended to support the congressionally chartered foundation were apparently surreptitiously handed Freedom 250’s bank account and routing numbers instead.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Together, these cases established a consistent rule: Federal authority shields private actors from state accountability only when federal involvement is real, specific, and congressionally authorized.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
Madiba Dennie: TPS is a congressionally created program established in 1990.
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
The Interior Department, which oversees the National Park Service, said only the U.S. flag and other congressionally or departmentally authorized flags are flown on National Park Service flagpoles, with limited exceptions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
Mr. Harley gave assurance that Senator Hanway, for what might be demanded congressionally, would be with him.
From The President A novel by Alfred Henry Lewis
