
119th Congress
Stephen F. Lynch
Representative, MA-8, Massachusetts
- Democrat
- Born
- March 31, 1955 (age 71)
- In Congress
- House since 2001
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 94%
- Missed Votes
- 7%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-8273
- Website
- lynch.house.gov
Committees
- Financial Services
- Oversight and Government Reform
Who Is Stephen F. Lynch?
Stephen F. Lynch is a Democratic representative from MA-8 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2001. Born March 31, 1955, Lynch is 71. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Lynch voted on 289 and missed 21. Lynch voted with the majority of their party 94% of the time. Lynch sponsored 15 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Stephen F. Lynch Voted
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Stephen F. Lynch Sponsored
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China has engaged in the arbitrary or wrongful detention of American academics and has otherwise harmed the prospects for scientific collaboration and people-to-people exchanges between the United States and the People's Republic of China. (H.Res. 1549, Introduced)
- Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act (H.R. 6556, Passed the House)
- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Fair Credit Reporting; File Disclosure". (H.J.Res. 184, In Committee)
- Vote by Mail Protection Act of 2026 (H.R. 8666, In Committee)
- DPA Emerging Technology Act of 2026 (H.R. 8053, In Committee)
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the designation of the "Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" constitutes a violation of Federal law, and for other purposes. (H.Res. 973, Introduced)
- Youth Financial Learning Act (H.R. 7183, In Committee)
- Modular Housing Production Act (H.R. 6269, In Committee)
- K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025 (H.R. 5915, In Committee)
- Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program Act (H.R. 5344, Out of Committee)
- Military Consumer Protection Task Force Act of 2025 (H.R. 5683, In Committee)
- Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents relating to the use of insecure electronic communication platforms, including Signal, for official communications and to the compliance of the Administration with all Federal records laws. (H.Res. 316, Introduced)
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- Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2025 (H.R. 1484, In Committee)
- The Global Demining Protection Act (H.R. 1259, In Committee)
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization. (H.Res. 70, Introduced)
Floor Speeches
Lynch spoke on the floor 17 times on 13 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, July 14, 2026, 449 wordsCommon Cents Act
I rise in support of H.R. 3074, the Common Cents Act, sponsored by Representative McClain. I thank Representative McClain, along with Representative Robert Garcia, for their work on this legislation.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, July 14, 2026, 725 wordsFailing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act
I rise in support of H.R. 6556, the Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act, which I introduced in December 2025.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, June 23, 2026, 264 wordsHousing for the 21st Century Act
As someone who grew up in the Old Colony Housing Projects in South Boston, Massachusetts, and as a cofounder of the Affordable Housing Caucus along with Reverend Emanuel Cleaver, Greg Meeks, and Ritchie Torres, I am proud to join my colleagues, French Hill from Arkansas; the gentlewoman from California, Maxine Waters; Chairman Flood; and Reverend Emanuel Cleaver from Kansas City in rising in support of this bill, which while it does not solve every issue we have today with housing in this country, it does a lot.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, December 9, 2025, 624 wordsAdams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act
As a member of the Adams Memorial Commission, I rise in strong support of H.R. 2306, the Adams Memorial-Great American Heroes Act. This legislation would extend until 2032 the existing authorization to build the Adams Memorial in the President's Park, dedicated to the contributions to our Nation by John and Abigail Adams, John Quincy and Louisa Catherine Adams, Charles Francis Adams and Henry Adams and their family.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, July 17, 2025, 192 wordsDigital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025
I thank the gentlewoman from California for her leadership on this issue.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, July 17, 2025, 523 wordsGuiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act
This bill has never even been considered or debated by the House Financial Services Committee or the Agriculture Committee, the committees of jurisdiction, which is the usual practice in this body. I guess this is what passes for genius these days.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, July 17, 2025, 466 wordsAnti-Cbdc Surveillance State Act
I thank the gentlewoman for her confidence and for yielding time.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β - House, July 2, 2025, 32 wordsProviding for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill ActThat Day on the FloorRead in the Record β
- House, June 12, 2025, 10 wordsDistrict of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025That Day on the FloorRead in the Record β
- House, June 11, 2025, 1,821 wordsDistrict of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025
I strongly oppose H.R. 2056, which would effectively nullify laws, policies, and practices duly enacted by the District of Columbia because I strongly support the ability of the residents of the District of Columbia to govern themselves on local matters.
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- Protecting Our Nation's Capital Emergency Act (House, June 10, 2025)
- Aerial Firefighting Enhancement Act of 2025 (House, June 3, 2025)
- Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025 (House, June 3, 2025)
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, May 21, 2025)
- Honoring Danny Ryan (House, May 20, 2025)
- Foreign Aid and National Security (House, February 11, 2025)
- Opposing Expansionist Rhetoric (House, January 23, 2025)
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Questions About Stephen F. Lynch
Is Stephen F. Lynch still in Congress?
Yes. Stephen F. Lynch is serving as representative from MA-8 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Stephen F. Lynch?
Stephen F. Lynch is a Democrat.
When is Stephen F. Lynch up for reelection?
Lynch's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Stephen F. Lynch?
Stephen F. Lynch was born March 31, 1955 and is 71.
How often does Stephen F. Lynch vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Lynch voted with the majority of their party 94% of the time.
What committees is Stephen F. Lynch on?
House Committee on Financial Services; House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.