DemocratU.S. Representative, MA-08
Stephen F. Lynch
In the House since Oct 23, 2001 (13 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Mar 31, 1955.
Official website · DC office 202-225-8273 · @RepStephenLynch
At a glance
11Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
454Bills cosponsored
5%Roll-call votes missed (34 of 674)
96.7%Votes with own party's majority
$1,052,703Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.J.Res. 184 | 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". Finance and Financial Sector · 0 cosponsors | May 13, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. May 13, 2026 |
| H.R. 8666 | Vote by Mail Protection Act of 2026 Government Operations and Politics · 48 cosponsors | May 7, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and House Administration, 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. May 7, 2026 |
| H.R. 8053 | DPA Emerging Technology Act of 2026 Congress · 0 cosponsors | Mar 24, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Mar 24, 2026 |
| H.R. 7183 | Youth Financial Learning Act Education · 12 cosponsors | Jan 21, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Jan 21, 2026 |
| H.R. 6556 | Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act Finance and Financial Sector · 1 cosponsors | Dec 10, 2025 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Jul 15, 2026 |
| H.R. 6269 | Modular Housing Production Act Housing and Community Development · 1 cosponsors | Nov 21, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Nov 21, 2025 |
| H.R. 5915 | K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025 Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Nov 4, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Nov 4, 2025 |
| H.R. 5683 | Military Consumer Protection Task Force Act of 2025 Armed Forces and National Security · 3 cosponsors | Oct 3, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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. Oct 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 5344 | Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program Act Finance and Financial Sector · 1 cosponsors | Sep 15, 2025 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 322. Nov 4, 2025 |
| H.R. 1484 | Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2025 Transportation and Public Works · 34 cosponsors | Feb 21, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. Feb 21, 2025 |
| H.R. 1259 | The Global Demining Protection Act International Affairs · 11 cosponsors | Feb 12, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Feb 12, 2025 |
Showing the 11 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing 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” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing 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” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- House Committee on Financial Services
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$1,052,703Total raised
$621,819From individuals
$1,647,458Spent
$493,969Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H2MA09072, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.