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Lynch, Stephen F.

Lynch, Stephen F.

Serving since 2001 (107th–119th Congresses)

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2109 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2108

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About

Stephen F. Lynch is a Democratic Representative from Massachusetts's 8th District and a former ironworker who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2001.

Background

Born and raised in South Boston, Stephen F. Lynch worked as an ironworker for many years and served as the youngest president of the Iron Workers Local 7 union. He earned a bachelor's degree in construction management from the Wentworth Institute of Technology in 1988 and a law degree from Boston College Law School in 1991. Before entering public office, he practiced law representing labor unions and unemployed workers.

Political career

Stephen F. Lynch began his political career in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1994 before winning a special election to the Massachusetts Senate in 1995. A member of the Democratic Party, he was first sworn in to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2001 after winning a special election to represent the state's 9th district. He has been reelected to every subsequent Congress and began representing the 8th district in 2013 following a redistricting process.

Current focus

Lynch, Stephen F. represents the 8th congressional district of MA in the U.S. House. Lynch, Stephen F. is the ranking member of the Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. They also serve on the Capital Markets and the Delivering on Government Efficiency. They have sponsored 101 bills in the current House, including H.J.Res. 184; H.R. 8666; H.R. 8053.

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101

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