Back in Congress (7)

I believe the answer is:

sponsor

(Other definitions for sponsor that I've seen before include "surety" , "Patron or godparent" , "Supporter or champion" , "Event funder; godparent" , "Promoter, godparent" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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