Stephen F. Lynch

House · MA · Democrat

Born: Mar 31, 1955 (age 71)

Service history (13 terms)

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107th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2001-10-23 to 2003-01-03)
108th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2003-01-07 to 2005-01-03)
109th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2005-01-04 to 2007-01-03)
110th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2007-01-04 to 2009-01-03)
111th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2009-01-06 to 2011-01-03)
112th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2011-01-05 to 2013-01-03)
113th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2013-01-03 to 2015-01-03)
114th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2015-01-06 to 2017-01-03)
115th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2017-01-03 to 2019-01-03)
116th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2019-01-03 to 2021-01-03)
117th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2021-01-03 to 2023-01-03)
118th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2023-01-03 to 2025-01-03)
119th Congress, House, MA, Democrat (2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (2875 on record)

NaysubstantiveJul 28, 2021 · House · Failed
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4502
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 27, 2021 · House · Passed
Major Medical Facility Authorization Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 1910 — Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 27, 2021 · House · Passed
DUMP Opioids Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 957 — To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that certain medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs have physical locations for the disposal of controlled substances medications
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 27, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4502) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 555 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4502) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJul 27, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4502) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 555 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4502) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 27, 2021 · House · Passed
Gold Star Mothers Family Monument Extension Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2365 — Gold Star Mothers Family Monument Extension Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 27, 2021 · House · Passed
To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1664 — To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJul 27, 2021 · House · Passed
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
On Motion to Table — H RES 554 — Raising a Question of the Privileges of the House
Plain-language explanation available
Not VotingsubstantiveJul 22, 2021 · House · Passed
Averting Loss of Life and Injury by Expediting SIVs Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 3985 — Allies Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 21, 2021 · House · Passed
PFAS Action Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 2467 — PFAS Action Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJul 21, 2021 · House · Failed
PFAS Action Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 2467 — PFAS Action Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 21, 2021 · House · Agreed to
PFAS Action Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2467
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 20, 2021 · House · Passed
Consumer Protection and Recovery Act
On Passage — H R 2668 — Consumer Protection and Recovery Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJul 20, 2021 · House · Failed
Consumer Protection and Recovery Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 2668 — Consumer Protection and Recovery Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 20, 2021 · House · Passed
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Certain Bills and Agree to Certain Resolutions — MOTION
YeasubstantiveJul 20, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2467) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3985) to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 535 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 2467, the PFAS Action Act of 2021; H.R. 2668, the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act; and H.R. 3985, the Allies Act of 2021, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJul 20, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2467) to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2668) to amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to affirmatively confirm the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to seek permanent injunctions and other equitable relief for violations of any provision of law enforced by the Commission; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3985) to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to expedite the special immigrant visa process for certain Afghan allies, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 535 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 2467, the PFAS Action Act of 2021; H.R. 2668, the Consumer Protection and Recovery Act; and H.R. 3985, the Allies Act of 2021, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 20, 2021 · House · Passed
Divided Families Reunification Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 826 — Divided Families Reunification Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 1, 2021 · House · Passed
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
On Passage — H R 3684 — INVEST in America Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJul 1, 2021 · House · Failed
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 3684 — INVEST in America Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 1, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3684
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 1, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3684
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 1, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3684
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 1, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3684
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 1, 2021 · House · Failed
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3684
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 1, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3684
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 30, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-Aid Highways, Highway Safety Programs, and Transit Programs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 508 — Providing for further consideration of the bil (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-Aid Highways, Highway Safety Programs, and Transit Programs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 30, 2021 · House · Failed
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-Aid Highways, Highway Safety Programs, and Transit Programs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H RES 508
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 30, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-Aid Highways, Highway Safety Programs, and Transit Programs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 508 — Providing for further consideration of the bil (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-Aid Highways, Highway Safety Programs, and Transit Programs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 30, 2021 · House · Passed
Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 503 — Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 30, 2021 · House · Passed
To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes.
On Passage — H R 3005 — Directing the Joint Committee on the Library to replace certain statues in the United States Capitol
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 30, 2021 · House · Passed
Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 2662 — IG Independence and Empowerment Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 29, 2021 · House · Failed
Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2662
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 29, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2662
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 567 — Trans-Sahara Counterterrorism Partnership Program Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 29, 2021 · House · Passed
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Certain Bills and Agree to Certain Resolutions — MOTION
YeasubstantiveJun 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2662) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3005) to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 503) Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 504 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 2662, IG Independence and Empowerment Act; H.R. 3005, directing the Joint Committee on the Library to replace certain statues in the Capitol; H.R. 3684, INVEST in America Act; H. Res. 503, establishing a Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th attack on the Capitol
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJun 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2662) to amend the Inspector General Act of 1978, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3005) to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to replace the bust of Roger Brooke Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber of the United States Capitol with a bust of Thurgood Marshall to be obtained by the Joint Committee on the Library and to remove certain statues from areas of the United States Capitol which are accessible to the public, to remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of America from display in the United States Capitol, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 503) Establishing the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 504 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 2662, IG Independence and Empowerment Act; H.R. 3005, directing the Joint Committee on the Library to replace certain statues in the Capitol; H.R. 3684, INVEST in America Act; H. Res. 503, establishing a Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th attack on the Capitol
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Global Health Security Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 391 — Global Health Security Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 29, 2021 · House · Passed
Department of Energy Science for the Future Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 3593 — Department of Energy Science for the Future Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 28, 2021 · House · Passed
National Science Foundation for the Future Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2225 — National Science Foundation for the Future Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 25, 2021 · House · Passed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review".
On Passage — S J RES 14 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Oil and Natural Gas Sector: Emission Standards for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources Review”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 24, 2021 · House · Passed
Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
On Passage — H R 239 — Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 24, 2021 · House · Passed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures".
On Passage — S J RES 13 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to “Update of Commission’s Conciliation Procedures”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 24, 2021 · House · Passed
LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act
On Passage — H R 1443 — LGBTQ Business Equal Credit Enforcement and Investment Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 24, 2021 · House · Passed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to "National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders".
On Passage — S J RES 15 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of Currency relating to “National Banks and Federal Savings Associations as Lenders”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 23, 2021 · House · Passed
Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 2062 — Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJun 23, 2021 · House · Failed
Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2062
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 23, 2021 · House · Agreed to
Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2062
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJun 23, 2021 · House · Passed
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Certain Bills — MOTION