Stephen F. Lynch
Democrat Representative, District 8, Massachusetts
10 bills349 cosponsored$910K raised655 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Congressman Lynch was born and raised in the public housing projects of South Boston.” source
Education
- “earning a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management” source
- “He later received a law degree from Boston College Law School” source
- “In 1999, he earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.” source
- “Upon graduation from South Boston High School in 1973” source
Career
Public service
- “After just fourteen months in office, he was elected to the Massachusetts State Senate in a special election.” source
- “Congressman Lynch entered the Ironworkers Apprenticeship Program” source
- “Congressman Stephen F. Lynch was first sworn in to the United States Congress in October 2001” source
- “eventually elected president of the Iron Workers Union” source
- “he was elected to the Massachusetts State Senate in a special election. In the Senate, he served as Chair of the Joint Committee on Commerce and Labor.” source
- “In 1994, Congressman Lynch was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives.” source
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Legislation
HRES 1483cosponsor
Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 2026, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10013cosponsor
Compassionate Care Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9983cosponsor
Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9944cosponsor
To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9941cosponsor
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9845cosponsor
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to simplify the claim process for beneficiaries of public safety officers who die from a heart attack or stroke to receive payment through the Public Safety Office Benefit program.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9874cosponsor
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 9816cosponsor
To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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HCONRES 114cosponsor
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9698cosponsor
Advanced Coursework Equity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1405cosponsor
Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9490cosponsor
To defer part of the compensation of senior employees of large financial institutions (and their subsidiaries), to use such deferred amounts to pay any civil or criminal fines that may be levied on the institution (or subsidiary), and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9493cosponsor
To require the Comptroller General to submit to Congress a report on the capacity of federally assisted housing to support broadband service, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HRES 1390cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of June as Portuguese National Heritage Month.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9448cosponsor
To ensure the accessibility of reproductive healthcare for Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9401cosponsor
To prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9374cosponsor
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and maintain an online detainee locator system, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
HR 9300cosponsor
To authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to create evidence-based student success programs designed to increase participation, retention, and completion rates of high-need students.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9296cosponsor
To improve the retirement security of United States families by strengthening Social Security.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Voting Record
272 yea347 nay35 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Patrick Thomas RoathDemocratic—
- Stephen LynchDemocratic· this member—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$910K
Small donors $31KLarge individual $525KPACs $339K
Spent $1.4MCash $642K
2024 cycle$710K
Small donors $3KLarge individual $275KPACs $408K
Spent $976KCash $1.1M
2022 cycle$962K
Small donors $5KLarge individual $527KPACs $427K
Spent $821KCash $1.4M
2020 cycle$911K
Small donors $10KLarge individual $384KPACs $497K
Spent $1.1MCash $1.2M
2018 cycle$860K
Small donors $44KLarge individual $495KPACs $313K
Spent $512KCash $1.4M
2016 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $66KLarge individual $782KPACs $363K
Spent $529KCash $1.1M
2014 cycle$881K
Small donors $54KLarge individual $375KPACs $296K
Spent $1.2MCash $407K
Top Contributors
MONARC DEVELOPMENT$18K
AT HOME$12K
NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT$10K
MASS GENERAL HOSPITAL$8K
CRONIN DEVELOPMENT$8K
SULLIVAN AND SULLIVAN LLP$8K
HENRY KARA LAW OFFICES$8K
FORWARD FINANCING$7K
WINN CO$7K
JRM RECYCLING$7K
Committees
House Committee on Financial Services
- Capital Markets
- Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence
- Financial Institutions
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Delivering on Government Efficiency
- Military and Foreign Affairs
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
not_voting2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
not_voting2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
not_voting2026-08-31
vote
HRES 1483: Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 2026, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.
cosponsor2026-08-13
legislation
HR 10013: Compassionate Care Act
cosponsor2026-08-03
legislation
HR 9983: Lori Jackson-Nicolette Elias Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act
cosponsor2026-07-30
legislation
HR 9944: To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
HR 9845: To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to simplify the claim process for beneficiaries of public safety officers who die from a heart attack or stroke to receive payment through the Public Safety Office Benefit program.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
HR 9874: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
nay2026-07-22
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 82025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 82013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 92009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92005-01-04, 2007-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92003-01-07, 2005-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92001-10-23, 2003-01-03Democrat
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