Stephen F. Lynch
Democratic · MA · U.S. Representative, Massachusetts 8th Congressional District
A Democratic U.S. representative, former Massachusetts legislator, ironworker, union president, and labor attorney, Lynch serves on Financial Services and Oversight. His work emphasizes workers, trade, financial oversight, and government accountability.
Where Stephen F. Lynch stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Reduce Wealth Gap (4 records), Labor Rights (1 record),
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (3 records)
Mixed record
Healthcare Affordability (4 support · 1 oppose), Civil Rights (1 support · 1 oppose), U.S.-Israel Ties (2 support · 1 oppose)
Campaign Finance Information — United States Representative, Congressional District 8
Campaign Finance Information
Data last updated September 21, 2026
- Raised
- $910,160
- Spent
- $1,356,628
- Cash on hand
- $642,256
- Debts
- $0
Spent can be higher than Raised because campaigns can also use money that Raised does not count, like loans or funds from earlier years.
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- ATTORNEY$320,017
- REAL ESTATE$198,918
- HOMEMAKER$123,700
- NOT EMPLOYED$53,275
- PRESIDENT$49,440
PAC money by interest
Labor unions · 34 PACs$148,607
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E$10,000
- CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS$10,000
- INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC$10,000
- NATIONAL RURAL LETTER CARRIERS' ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$10,000
- UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ACTIVE BALLOT CLUB$10,000
- and 29 more
Finance and investment · 18 PACs$51,000
- DEPOSITORY TRUST AND CLEARING CORPORATION PAC - DTCC PAC; THE$6,000
- AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC)$5,000
- BLACKROCK FUNDS SERVICES GROUP LLC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BLACKROCK PAC)$5,000
- TD BANK US HOLDING COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (TD BANK PAC)$5,000
- WESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (WABPAC)$5,000
- and 13 more
Insurance · 10 PACs$28,000
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM$10,000
- JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (USA) FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$4,500
- MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$3,500
- AFLAC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AFLAC PAC)$2,500
- NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$2,500
- and 5 more
Lawyers and legal services · 6 PACs$14,000
Donations sent through groups
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Source: FEC · 2026 cycle · fec.gov
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 4 support · 1 oppose
Secured nearly $30.5 million in enacted federal funding for district infrastructure, housing, health, and veterans projects.
December 29, 2022Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Advanced an NDAA amendment requiring a study of toxic exposures at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base and seeking health registries and benefits for affected veterans.
July 16, 2020Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Introduced the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act, later signed into law to provide federal leave for newly hired veterans receiving treatment for service-connected disabilities.
November 5, 2015Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Voted against final House passage of the Senate health-care bill, H.R. 3590.
March 21, 2010Opposes Healthcare Affordability
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Voted for H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act.
November 7, 2009Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Introduced the Climate Change National Security Strategy Act to require a federal strategy addressing climate-related security risks.
June 15, 2017Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — Reduce Wealth Gap
Reduce Wealth Gap · 4 support
Introduced the bipartisan Modular Housing Production Act to expand financing for modular housing construction.
November 21, 2025Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Secured nearly $30.5 million in enacted federal funding for district infrastructure, housing, health, and veterans projects.
December 29, 2022Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Introduced the ECASH Act to create a privacy-preserving electronic version of the U.S. dollar accessible without bank or internet accounts.
March 28, 2022Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Supported enactment of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which expanded education benefits for veterans.
June 30, 2008Supports Reduce Wealth Gap
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — Labor Rights
Labor Rights · 1 support
Introduced the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act, later signed into law to provide federal leave for newly hired veterans receiving treatment for service-connected disabilities.
November 5, 2015Supports Labor Rights
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 9 support
Introduced the Stop TRUMP in Crypto Act to restrict senior federal officials and their families from issuing or endorsing digital assets.
May 27, 2025Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Introduced a resolution of inquiry seeking records on senior administration officials' use of insecure communications for national-security duties.
April 8, 2025Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Joined introduction of the Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act to strengthen watchdog independence, transparency, and subpoena authority.
April 19, 2021Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Advanced an NDAA amendment requiring a study of toxic exposures at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base and seeking health registries and benefits for affected veterans.
July 16, 2020Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Introduced the Afghanistan Security and Reconstruction Transparency Act to restore public access to oversight data on the war and reconstruction effort.
May 15, 2020Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Secured House passage of H.R. 5602 to expand beneficial-ownership reporting and financial intelligence against terrorism financing.
July 11, 2016Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Cosponsored the OPM Inspector General Act, signed into law to strengthen oversight of the federal security-clearance process.
February 12, 2014Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Voted for the Dodd-Frank financial-regulation conference report.
June 30, 2010Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Won House approval for an amendment to H.R. 4173 limiting large financial institutions' control of derivatives clearing and trading entities.
December 10, 2009Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 9 support
Introduced the bipartisan Modular Housing Production Act to expand financing for modular housing construction.
November 21, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Introduced a resolution of inquiry seeking records on senior administration officials' use of insecure communications for national-security duties.
April 8, 2025Supports Government Efficiency
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Joined introduction of the Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act to strengthen watchdog independence, transparency, and subpoena authority.
April 19, 2021Supports Government Efficiency
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Introduced the Afghanistan Security and Reconstruction Transparency Act to restore public access to oversight data on the war and reconstruction effort.
May 15, 2020Supports Government Efficiency
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Secured House passage of his Clarity in Credit Score Formation Act within the Comprehensive CREDIT Act.
January 29, 2020Supports Government Efficiency
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Secured House passage of H.R. 5602 to expand beneficial-ownership reporting and financial intelligence against terrorism financing.
July 11, 2016Supports Government Efficiency
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Cosponsored the OPM Inspector General Act, signed into law to strengthen oversight of the federal security-clearance process.
February 12, 2014Supports Government Efficiency
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Voted for the Dodd-Frank financial-regulation conference report.
June 30, 2010Supports Government Efficiency
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Won House approval for an amendment to H.R. 4173 limiting large financial institutions' control of derivatives clearing and trading entities.
December 10, 2009Supports Government Efficiency
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — Immigration
Immigration · 1 support
Voted for H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act, requiring detention of certain noncitizens charged with specified crimes.
January 7, 2025Supports Immigration
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 3 oppose
Secured nearly $30.5 million in enacted federal funding for district infrastructure, housing, health, and veterans projects.
December 29, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Supported enactment of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which expanded education benefits for veterans.
June 30, 2008Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Voted for the 2002 authorization for use of military force against Iraq.
October 10, 2002Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — Social Programs and Welfare
Social Programs and Welfare · 2 support
Introduced the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act, later signed into law to provide federal leave for newly hired veterans receiving treatment for service-connected disabilities.
November 5, 2015Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Supported enactment of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, which expanded education benefits for veterans.
June 30, 2008Supports Social Programs and Welfare
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — National Defense
National Defense · 8 support
Introduced a resolution of inquiry seeking records on senior administration officials' use of insecure communications for national-security duties.
April 8, 2025Supports National Defense
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Introduced the Global Demining Protection Act to require resumption of U.S.-funded humanitarian demining programs.
February 13, 2025Supports National Defense
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Advanced an NDAA amendment requiring a study of toxic exposures at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base and seeking health registries and benefits for affected veterans.
July 16, 2020Supports National Defense
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Introduced the Afghanistan Security and Reconstruction Transparency Act to restore public access to oversight data on the war and reconstruction effort.
May 15, 2020Supports National Defense
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Introduced the Climate Change National Security Strategy Act to require a federal strategy addressing climate-related security risks.
June 15, 2017Supports National Defense
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Secured House passage of H.R. 5602 to expand beneficial-ownership reporting and financial intelligence against terrorism financing.
July 11, 2016Supports National Defense
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Cosponsored the OPM Inspector General Act, signed into law to strengthen oversight of the federal security-clearance process.
February 12, 2014Supports National Defense
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Voted for the 2002 authorization for use of military force against Iraq.
October 10, 2002Supports National Defense
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — Data Privacy
Data Privacy · 2 support
Introduced a resolution of inquiry seeking records on senior administration officials' use of insecure communications for national-security duties.
April 8, 2025Supports Data Privacy
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Introduced the ECASH Act to create a privacy-preserving electronic version of the U.S. dollar accessible without bank or internet accounts.
March 28, 2022Supports Data Privacy
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 1 support · 1 oppose
Voted for H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act, requiring detention of certain noncitizens charged with specified crimes.
January 7, 2025Opposes Civil Rights
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Secured House passage of his Clarity in Credit Score Formation Act within the Comprehensive CREDIT Act.
January 29, 2020Supports Civil Rights
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — Corporate Accountability
Corporate Accountability · 7 support
Introduced the Stop TRUMP in Crypto Act to restrict senior federal officials and their families from issuing or endorsing digital assets.
May 27, 2025Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Introduced the ECASH Act to create a privacy-preserving electronic version of the U.S. dollar accessible without bank or internet accounts.
March 28, 2022Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Secured House passage of his Clarity in Credit Score Formation Act within the Comprehensive CREDIT Act.
January 29, 2020Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Secured House passage of H.R. 5602 to expand beneficial-ownership reporting and financial intelligence against terrorism financing.
July 11, 2016Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Voted for the Dodd-Frank financial-regulation conference report.
June 30, 2010Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Won House approval for an amendment to H.R. 4173 limiting large financial institutions' control of derivatives clearing and trading entities.
December 10, 2009Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Voted for H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act.
November 7, 2009Supports Corporate Accountability
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 2 support
Introduced the bipartisan Modular Housing Production Act to expand financing for modular housing construction.
November 21, 2025Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Secured nearly $30.5 million in enacted federal funding for district infrastructure, housing, health, and veterans projects.
December 29, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: lynch.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — U.S.-Israel Ties
U.S.-Israel Ties · 2 support · 1 oppose
Voted against H.R. 8369, which would have ordered delivery of weapons shipments to Israel that the president had paused. It would have frozen some Pentagon, State Department and White House funds until delivery. The House passed it 224-187.
May 16, 2024Opposes U.S.-Israel Ties
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Voted for H.R. 8034, which approved $26 billion in U.S. taxpayer money: military aid for Israel and funds for U.S. forces nearby. About $9 billion of it was humanitarian aid, and none could go to the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees. It passed 366-58 and became law in April 2024.
April 20, 2024Supports U.S.-Israel Ties
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Voted for H.R. 5323, which gave Israel $1 billion in U.S. taxpayer money to restock its Iron Dome rocket-defense system. The House passed it 420-9. The money later became law inside a 2022 spending bill.
September 23, 2021Supports U.S.-Israel Ties
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Track record — General
General · 4 records
Voted against H.R. 4795, which would cut off federal student aid to colleges that boycott Israel. The House passed it 237-169.
September 3, 2026
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Voted for H.R. 6090, which would have told the Education Department to use a set definition of antisemitism in campus discrimination cases. The definition's examples include some statements about Israel. The House passed it 320-91.
May 1, 2024
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Voted for H.Res. 894, a House resolution that condemned antisemitism and stated that anti-Zionism is antisemitism. The House adopted it 311-14, with 92 members voting present.
December 5, 2023
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Voted against H.R. 6126, which would have sent Israel $14.3 billion in U.S. taxpayer money as military aid. To pay for it, the bill would have taken the same amount from extra funding Congress gave the IRS. The House passed it 226-196.
November 2, 2023
Source: clerk.house.gov · researched September 20, 2026
Race Stephen F. Lynch is in:
- United States Representative, Congressional District 8 · November 3, 2026 · Congressional District 8 (119th Congress), Massachusetts · incumbent
Profile last researched September 19, 2026.