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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 — 496

Yes42%

No54%

Present0%

Not Voting4%

Party align96%

Cross-party3%

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District Map

Congressional District 8

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

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Stephen F. Lynch

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMassachusetts District 8

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Stephen F.'s ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 13 sponsored · 142 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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Oversight Dems@oversightdemocrats.bsky.socialMay 15(source)

Republicans are afraid to publicly confront the reality that Elon Musk and DOGE are making Americans less safe & making our government less efficient. Read @lynch.house.gov's statement on today's briefing Republicans are holding behind closed doors:

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

A special thank you to President Paul Hogrogian for your leadership and hospitality, as well as Kevin Tabarus, Danny St. Marie, Katie Maddocks and my home local NPMHU 301 for your work to ensure that the Trump Administration never privatizes our public Postal Service.

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

Our mail handlers, letter carriers, clerks, and supervisors perform a vital public service in delivering the mail to every home and business across the country six days a week – all for the cost of a postage stamp.

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

As a proud member of a postal family, I will continue to fight alongside America’s postal workers to protect postal jobs and fight privatization of our most trusted government institution.

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

I was honored to join the National Postal Mail Handlers Union at their legislative conference in Washington this week.

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

Republicans are gutting Medicaid & stealing from federal workers to fund tax giveaways for billionaires. Today, Oversight Dems and @democrats-appropriations.house.gov heard from unions & stakeholders about how attacks on public servants will jeopardize the programs & services Americans count on.

A room full of Members of Congress and stakeholders sitting at a table.

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

Thank you to Scott Hovsepian, John Nelson, Timothy King, and Jamie Kenneally for your advocacy and your dedication to the safety of our cities and towns.

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

We discussed the importance of funding for critical safety equipment, as well as the necessary staffing and health resources to protect these courageous public servants.

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

It was great to meet with the Massachusetts Coalition of Police (MassCOP) and the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA) leadership today in DC for Police Week.

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

Honored to join Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco, Provost Joe Berger, Assistant Chancellor Matt Fenlon, UMass Board of Trustees Chair Steve Karam, and MCNHS Dean Bo Fernhall, Nursing Director Rosemary Samia, and an amazing group of student nurses.

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

This innovative lab will equip the next generation of nurses with hands-on training in the delivery of emergency and urgent care in a wide assortment of environments and settings outside the hospital, including care delivered in the home.

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

Very proud to attend the ribbon-cutting of UMass Boston's new Digital Homecare Simulation Lab- the first of its kind in Massachusetts.

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

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govMay 11(source)

Wishing an enjoyable and relaxing Mother's Day to all of the moms and grandmothers! A Mother’s love is a blessing. We appreciate all you do, today and everyday!

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govMay 10(source)

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U.S. House Committee on Financial Services - Democrats@ushousefsc.bsky.socialMay 9(source)

This week, Ranking Member Waters led Cmte Democrats including Representatives @repbradsherman.bsky.social, @lynch.house.gov, @repbillfoster.bsky.social, @casten.house.gov, & @sylviagarcia.house.gov, in blocking a joint crypto hearing held by Republicans on the Financial Services & Agriculture Cmte.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govMay 8(source)

As a member of the House Litigation Working group, I will continue to work alongside my Democratic colleagues to fight against the Trump Administration’s unlawful actions and keep my constituents updated. Thank you to my friend, @neguse.house.gov, for your leadership on this issue.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govMay 7(source)

Today, I demanded that he refrain from placing our men and women in uniform in danger by complying with proper national security protocols and federal records preservation requirements.

Congressman Stephen F. Lynch@lynch.house.govMay 7(source)

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed that he participated in the non-secure Signal chat in which Trump officials openly discussed classified military information.

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Sponsored Bills(13)

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. …
H.R. 6556 (119th)
To prohibit the use of certain concentration limit exceptions with respect to mergers involv…

Cosponsored Bills(142)

H.R. 8694 (119th)
To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit short-term, Buy Now, Pay Later loans for …
Joined: 2026-05-07
H. Res. 1255 (119th)
Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciatio…
Joined: 2026-05-04
H. Res. 1228 (119th)
Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives t…
Joined: 2026-04-29
H.R. 8402 (119th)
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to increase civics education pro…
Joined: 2026-04-21
H. Res. 1190 (119th)
Supporting the designation of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' R…
Joined: 2026-04-20

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Voting History

496 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-11-19	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-11-19	S.J. Res. 80 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 131 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-19	H.J. Res. 130 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 888 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 879 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H.R. 4405 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-18	H. Res. 878 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-11-18	H.R. 2659 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-17	H.R. 1608 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-13	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-12	H. Res. 873 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H. Res. 719 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-19	H.R. 5371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-18	H.R. 1047 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3015 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-18	H.R. 3062 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 713 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5143 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H.R. 5125 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-17	H. Res. 722 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 5140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 4922 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-09-16	H.R. 2721 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-16	H. Res. 707 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.R. 3400 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-09-15	H.J. Res. 117 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3486 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-11	H.R. 3944 (119th)	Instruct negotiators	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to
2025-09-10	H.R. 3838 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Agreed to

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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