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Seat

Representative for Massachusetts District 8

Born

March 31, 1955

Age 71

Phone

(202) 225-8273

Office

2109 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Massachusetts District 8

Stephen F. Lynch

Stephen Francis Lynch is an American businessman, attorney and politician who has served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts since 2001. A Democrat, he represents Massachusetts's 8th congressional district, which includes the southern fourth of Boston and many of its southern suburbs. Lynch was previously an ironworker and lawyer, and served in both chambers of the Massachusetts General Court.

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Voting Record — 581

Yes43%

No53%

Present0%

Not Voting4%

Party align96%

Cross-party3%

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Congressional District 8

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Stephen F. Lynch

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 8

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Stephen F.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 14 sponsored · 156 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 30(source)

My thanks to Plymouth County Treasurer Tom O’Brien, Commissioners Jared Valanzola, Greg Hanley and Sandra Wright for their great work as well as Senator Patrick O'Connor and Rep. Joan Meschino for their leadership and support. We are all grateful to Town Administrator Tom Mayo for a job well done.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 30(source)

My thanks to Chair Bill Ramsey, and members Julie Strehle and Liz Klein of the Hingham Select Board for allowing me to attend their meeting last night, and to join my colleagues in presenting the Town of Hingham with a Federal ARPA payment of $221,717.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 25(source)

This will result in the needless deaths of our young people, our neighbors and others in the LGBTQI+ community who are already in crisis. If you or someone you know needs support, please know that there are still resources available and allies who are willing and eager to help.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 25(source)

In another senseless and cruel decision, the Trump Administration recently cut funding for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s specialized support services for LGBTQI+ youth and adults.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 24(source)

What is happening in Gaza is just wrong. I call on the Trump Administration to condemn attacks against the civilian population.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 22(source)

House Republicans are shutting down the House until September to block a vote on releasing the Epstein Files. They would rather protect President Trump than give the American people the truth.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 22(source)

It was great to welcome the John William Ward Public Service Fellows to the Capitol today. I am grateful for the thoughtful questions and engaging discussions with our future leaders —I look forward to seeing all they will accomplish in the years ahead!

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Oversight Dems@oversightdemocrats.bsky.socialJul 22(source)

🚨Oversight Democrats just unanimously voted to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein's partner. This is progress. We will not stop fighting until the Epstein Files are released. Trump and Bondi must stop blocking the American people from the truth.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 18(source)

Another late night update here from Washington - House Republicans have decided to place bogus conditions on the release of the Epstein Files in the middle of the night. The American public deserves the truth.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 17(source)

The CLARITY Act aka the CALAMITY Act: 🚨 Is a handout to Trump and his family 🚨 Increases investor harm 🚨 Endangers our national security #DangerousCryptoBills @ushousefsc.bsky.social

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 16(source)

I am proud to join my colleagues @ushousefsc.bsky.social in Anti-Crypto Corruption Week. Please join our livestream here - t.co/TSmxWsl5ll.

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It's Anti-Crypto Corruption Week, and @ushousefsc.bsky.social are shining a light on Trump's shady crypto schemes every day. From his memecoin scam to his brazen efforts to dismantle watchdogs & further enrich himself, we’re calling it what it is: outright crypto corruption. 🔗: tinyurl.com/2s4an3r3

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Oversight Dems@oversightdemocrats.bsky.socialJul 14(source)

@lynch.house.gov, from South Boston, is a former ironworker and union president who’s dedicated his life to standing up for workers. He has long fought to put workers at the center of U.S. trade policy and keep American jobs at home.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 15(source)

I am proud to stand with my brothers and sisters from Local 25!

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 14(source)

A special thank you to Angela, Tom Jr., and Susan Menino for sharing this moment with all of us. Mayor Menino believed in Boston- its people, its neighborhoods, and its future- and now, the BCEC will forever carry his name as a symbol of that belief.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 14(source)

I am grateful to Lt. Governor Driscoll, Mayor Wu, Chairman Michlewitz, the Massachusetts state and local delegations, and the many former members of Mayor Menino’s team who came together to pay tribute to his lasting legacy.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 14(source)

This weekend we proudly joined together to rename the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center in honor of Mayor Tom Menino, a leader whose unwavering dedication shaped the city we know and love.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 12(source)

Had a chance to see the Dorchester Heights renovation project tonight! The federal funding we got was well-spent. Sincere thanks to the National Park Service and the skilled women and men of the Massachusetts building Trades for a job well done preserving a National Treasure. 🇺🇸

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 4(source)

While we celebrate the blessings of our democracy on this Independence Day, please let us remember the generations of courageous Americans who fought the power of Kings and despots to gain, defend, and preserve that freedom. Have a safe and Happy 4th! 🇺🇸

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Aaron Rupar@atrupar.comJul 3(source)

Jeffries: "When you look at that Declaration of Independence, the second part of it, it reads like an indictment against an out of control king ... they were fed up with Project 1775. So they implemented Project 1776."

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govJul 3(source)

We are still here fighting against this Big Ugly Bill, which will have extremely negative effects on the many resources that our communities rely on, including our community health centers and Head Start programs.

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Sponsored Bills(14)

H.J. Res. 184 (119th)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of t…
H.R. 8666 (119th)
To provide that Executive Order 14399 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes.
H.R. 8053 (119th)
To amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to modify the requirements of the Defense Produc…
H.R. 7183 (119th)
To improve the financial literacy of secondary school students.
H. Res. 973 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the designation of the "Donald J. …

Cosponsored Bills(156)

H.R. 9296 (119th)
To improve the retirement security of United States families by strengthening Social Securit…
Joined: 2026-06-11
H.R. 9300 (119th)
To authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to create evidence-based student suc…
Joined: 2026-06-11
H.R. 9231 (119th)
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem certain substances to be unsafe fo…
Joined: 2026-06-09
H.R. 9204 (119th)
To authorize the Attorney General to make grants to support the development of safe firearm …
Joined: 2026-06-08
H.R. 9144 (119th)
To include reasonable costs for high-speed internet service in the utility allowances for fa…
Joined: 2026-06-04

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Voting History

581 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H.R. 776 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-04	H.R. 43 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-23	H.R. 471 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 375 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	S. 5 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 165 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 187 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-21	H.R. 186 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-15	H.R. 33 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 144 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 164 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-14	H.R. 153 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 152 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-13	H.R. 192 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-09	H.R. 23 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-07	H.R. 29 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Motion to Commit with Instructions	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Failed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	End debate now	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-01-03	—	Election of the Speaker	NOT_VOTING	—	—	Johnson (LA)
2025-01-03	—	Call by States	PRESENT	—	—	Passed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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