Years in Office
24
Bills Sponsored
247
Bills Co-Sponsored
4338
Committees
2
Stephen Lynch Biography
A former ironworker and union leader, Stephen Lynch brings firsthand experience of working-class challenges to Congress. Elected as U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’s 8th district in 2001, he focuses on labor rights, national security, and affordable healthcare. Lynch has authored legislation to expand workplace protections and serves as a senior member of the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Known for pragmatic problem-solving and close ties to his constituents, he advocates for policies that reflect the needs and values of his Boston-area district.
Education
- M.A. in Public Administration, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA(1998)
- J.D., Boston College Law School, Newton, MA(1991)
- B.S., Cum laude, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston, MA(1988)
Professional History
U.S. Representative
(2001-Present)Representing Massachusetts's 8th district
Member, Massachusetts Senate
(1997–2001)Member, Massachusetts House of Representatives
(1995–96)President, Ironworkers Local #7
(1988–91)Ironworker
Attorney
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Stephen Lynch's congressional service.
Postal Service Advocacy
Led efforts to protect USPS jobs and services, including co-sponsoring legislation to modernize and stabilize postal finances.
Opioid Crisis Response
Secured federal funding for opioid addiction treatment and prevention programs in Massachusetts communities.
Transportation Infrastructure
Helped obtain funding for the Green Line Extension and other major public transit improvements in the Boston area.
Afghanistan Oversight
Chaired congressional hearings on U.S. reconstruction spending and accountability in Afghanistan as a member of the Oversight Committee.
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