congressman

member of Congress, representative, congressional representative, legislator, member of the House of Representatives, delegate, assembly member; congressman and congresswoman if they are used fairly—and if "congressman" is not used as a false generic. "Congressperson" is not recommended, although it is seen from time to time. If "member of Congress" seems cumbersome, think of how often we have heard "member of parliament" (nobody was ever a parliamentman). Although "congressman" or "congresswoman" is technically a correct title for senators and representatives, it is typically used to describe members of the House of Representatives; senators are always called "senator."