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Stephen F. Lynch

Stephen F. Lynch

DDemocratMA-8 · Representative
56
/ 100
Average
Attendance96
Avg: 96
Independence4
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone0
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency75
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
43
Total Statements
13
Floor Speeches
30
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Foreign Policy: 10Labor: 6Veterans: 5Taxes: 5Defense: 3Israel: 2Environment: 2Healthcare: 2Voting Rights: 2Housing: 1Crime & Justice: 1Economy: 1Civil Rights: 1Immigration: 1Education: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 38Ceremonial: 3Urgent: 2

Statements (43)

Press Release2026-06-02
House Democrats introducing bill in bid to block Trump arch project
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Press Release2026-06-02Healthcare
Rep. Lynch concerns: Medicaid cuts, strain on hospitals
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Press Release2026-05-26
@Issue: Remembering the life of Congressman Barney Frank
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Press Release2026-05-26
A sea of flags on Boston Common: Mass. remembers on Memorial Day
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Press Release2026-05-22
‘Topping-off’ marks milestone for Fieldhouse+ on Columbia Point
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Press Release2026-05-22
Op-ed: We must protect mail-in voting against Trump interference
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Press Release2026-05-20
New athletic complex for Dorchester Boys and Girls Clubs built in partnership with Martin Richard Foundation
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Press Release2026-05-18Voting Rights
'Let's protect folks': Rep. Lynch urges Congress to invalidate Trump's mail-in ballot order
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Press Release2026-05-13
Please Join me for our Virtual Town Hall on May 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM

Please Join me for our Virtual Town Hall on May 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM Please be advised that I will be hosting a Virtual Town Hall next Tuesday, May 19, starting at 6:30 PM. To sign up, please register here - https://tthm.com/RepLynch

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Press Release2026-05-12TaxesLaborVoting RightsHR8666
Rep. Stephen F. Lynch Introduces Legislation to Protect Mail-in Voting Against Unlawful Trump Interference

Rep. Stephen F. Lynch Introduces Legislation to Protect Mail-in Voting Against Unlawful Trump Interference Rep. Lynch Introduces Legislation to Protect Mail-in Voting Against Unlawful Trump Interference WASHINGTON, D.C . - Rep. Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) introduced the Vote by Mail Protection Act…

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Press Release2026-04-29Foreign Policy
‘Illegal and unconstitutional’: Mass. congresspeople decry attack on Iran
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Press Release2026-04-29Foreign PolicyIsraelLabor
Mass. lawmakers blast Trump over deadly U.S., Israel strikes on Iran
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Press Release2026-04-29Foreign Policy
Massachusetts, New Hampshire lawmakers react to U.S. attacks on Iran
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Press Release2026-04-29CeremonialEducation
Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition!

Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition! Congressional Art Competition Each spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide visual arts competition for high school students to recognize and encourage artistic talent. Since the competition began in 1982, more…

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Press Release2026-04-29
Rep. Lynch on closed-door Epstein briefing with DOJ: "It was just spin"
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Press Release2026-04-29
Rep. Stephen Lynch says House subpoenaed Pam Bondi in Epstein probe because of "falsehoods"
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Press Release2026-04-29
Representative Stephen Lynch ‘100 percent in support’ of Foxborough in its struggle to receive World Cup security funds
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Press Release2026-04-29Foreign Policy
Congressman Lynch questions U.S. gains in Iran conflict
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Press Release2026-04-29
Democrats renew calls for Epstein transparency during royal visit
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Press Release2026-04-29
Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge Trump, FEMA to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for 2026 Blizzard
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Press Release2026-04-29Foreign Policy
Congressman Lynch goes 'On the Record' about Iran War, Epstein files
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Press Release2026-04-29
FY27 Appropriations Request Forms
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Press Release2026-04-29Foreign PolicyDefense
Massachusetts lawmakers condemn Trump's military action in Iran, call it unconstitutional
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Press Release2026-04-29Foreign PolicyIsrael
Massachusetts lawmakers react to US, Israeli attacks on Iran
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Press Release2026-04-29
After 10 days stranded in the Middle East, Mass. resident is back home
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Press Release2026-04-29Foreign Policy
‘Americans deserve answers': Local politicians react to U.S. attacking Iran
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Press Release2026-04-29
Boston marks 250 years since Evacuation Day with cannon salutes, monument rededication
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Press Release2026-04-29Foreign Policy
City’s D.C. delegates decry Trump’s unilateral decision to attack Iran
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Press Release2026-04-29Infrastructure
Commuters, state transit brace for impact of World Cup surge 100 days away
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Press Release2026-04-29Foreign PolicyLabor
‘Congress was not consulted': Rep. Stephen Lynch reacts to U.S. strikes on Iran
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Floor Speech2026-03-27Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING THE USS MASSACHUSETTS (SSN-798)

RECOGNIZING THE USS MASSACHUSETTS (SSN-798) Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E281] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-24
Sponsored: DPA Emerging Technology Act of 2026

Stephen F. Lynch sponsored this legislation: DPA Emerging Technology Act of 2026. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Floor Speech2026-03-17CeremonialTaxesVeterans
RECOGNIZING MR. THOMAS "MUCKA" McGRATH

RECOGNIZING MR. THOMAS "MUCKA" McGRATH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E226] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-21
Sponsored: Youth Financial Learning Act

Stephen F. Lynch sponsored this legislation: Youth Financial Learning Act. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Floor Speech2025-12-30Urgent
Sponsored: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the designation of the "Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center…

Stephen F. Lynch sponsored this legislation: 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.. Referred to the…

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Floor Speech2025-12-10Labor
Sponsored: Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act

Stephen F. Lynch sponsored this legislation: Failing Bank Acquisition Fairness Act. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 406.

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Floor Speech2025-11-21Housing
Sponsored: Modular Housing Production Act

Stephen F. Lynch sponsored this legislation: Modular Housing Production Act. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Floor Speech2025-11-04TaxesVeterans
Sponsored: K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025

Stephen F. Lynch sponsored this legislation: K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Floor Speech2025-10-03TaxesDefenseVeterans
Sponsored: Military Consumer Protection Task Force Act of 2025

Stephen F. Lynch sponsored this legislation: Military Consumer Protection Task Force Act of 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…

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Floor Speech2025-09-15Labor
Sponsored: Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program Act

Stephen F. Lynch sponsored this legislation: Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program Act. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 322.

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Floor Speech2025-04-09
Sponsored: Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents relating to the use of insecure electronic communication platforms,…

Stephen F. Lynch sponsored this legislation: 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…

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Floor Speech2025-02-21Environment
Sponsored: Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2025

Stephen F. Lynch sponsored this legislation: Air Traffic Noise and Pollution Expert Consensus Act of 2025. Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

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Floor Speech2024-12-18UrgentImmigrationHealthcareEconomy
IN SUPPORT OF FEDERAL WORKERS

IN SUPPORT OF FEDERAL WORKERS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7329-H7330] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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