Press Releases
Jun 24, 2015
Terrorism and the American Financial System
Issues: Anti-Terrorist Financing
Chairman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Ranking Member Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) together held the third hearing of the Task Force to Investigate Terrorism Financing, focusing on the threats posed by terror organizations acting within or against the United States’ financial sector.
Jun 12, 2015
Lynch Statement on Trade Votes
Congressman Lynch voted against fast-track because he believes that the Trans-Pacific Partnership is on the wrong track and Congress should not give up its constitutional power to be engaged in the process.
Jun 2, 2015
Rep. Lynch Joins Sen. Paul to Unveil the Bipartisan “Transparency for the Families of 9/11 Victims and Survivors Act”
Congressman Lynch joined Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Congressman Walter Jones (R-NC), Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY), and former Senator Bob Graham (D-FL) to announce bipartisan legislation requiring the declassification of the 28 pages.
Jun 1, 2015
Lynch, Keating, Moulton Fisheries Amendment Passes House
Congressman Lynch joined Congressman Bill Keating (MA-09) and Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) in introducing a fisheries amendment to H.R. 1335, the Strengthening Fishing Communities and Increasing Flexibility in Fisheries Management Act.
May 22, 2015
Lynch Calls for Increased Oversight Following Flash Crash Allegations
Today, Congressman Lynch called on the Committee on Financial Services to examine current lapses in the federal oversight of equity markets in light of recent allegations surrounding the May 2010 Flash Crash.
May 21, 2015
Fitzpatrick, Lynch Hold Task Force Hearing “A Dangerous Nexus: Terrorism, Crime & Corruption”
Issues: Anti-Terrorist Financing
Chairman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Ranking Member Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) together held the second hearing of the Task Force to Investigate Terrorism Financing, focusing on the intersection of organized crime, corruption and international terrorism.
May 18, 2015
Lynch Introduces FEHBP Prescription Drug Oversight & Cost Savings Act
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) recently introduced H.R. 2175, the FEHBP Prescription Drug Oversight & Cost Savings Act. The bill would improve federal oversight of the prescription drug benefits available to federal workers, retirees, and their families through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP).
May 14, 2015
Congressman Lynch Announces Winner of 2015 Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Lynch recently announced that Isabelle Xu of Westwood has won this year’s Congressional Art Competition, “An Artistic Discovery,” in the Eighth Congressional District.
May 14, 2015
Lynch Introduces Bill to Establish a National EMS Memorial
In recognition of the upcoming National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, Congressman Lynch recently introduced H.R. 2274, a Bill to Establish a National EMS Memorial. The legislation creates the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation, which will undertake the effort of designing, siting, and creating a memorial in Washington, D.C to honor the service and sacrifice of the nation’s EMS members.
Apr 30, 2015
Reps. Lynch and DeLauro, along with 12 Members, Issue Statement "Correcting the Record on Trade"
Congressman Lynch and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro released a statement, alongside 12 House colleagues, on the Hatch-Wyden-Ryan fast track bill and the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
