codel

noun1

1. •
   Abbreviation of congressional delegation, government-paid trips abroad, designed to give lawmakers first-hand knowledge of matters relevant to their legislation.

   • It was the start of one of those congressional delegation trips — a CODEL, in the bureaucratic shorthand — but this time, I was the only member of Congress along for the ride. — 2005

noun1

1. •
   Alternative letter-case form of codel.

   • Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) is also trying to organize a CODEL to the country, as are Reps. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) and Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.). — 2025