the Hill

noun

US, informal

—used to refer to the U.S. Congress

a proposed new law that is being debated on the Hill

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Over the Hill also aims to reward dedication with numerous progression routes. —

Matt Gardner, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Cecile had worked in the legendary Nancy Pelosi’s office on the Hill, learning the ins and outs of legislative policy. —

Ilyse Hogue, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025 Here are four big issues for the Hill … DPA dollars: The energy emergency order directs agencies to recommend ways to speed up energy production and generation under the Defense Production Act. —

Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 21 Jan. 2025 The latest Emerson College Polling/the Hill results just released have Democrat Abigail Spanberger edging Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears 42% to 41%. —

Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the Hill