Bills About Government Operations And Politics Sponsored by Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.)

Rep. Lynch sponsored 35 bills about government operations and politics in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
March 4, 2020	H.R.6088	To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the distribution of materially deceptive audio or visual media prior to an election for Federal office, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan. 9, 2019	H.R.391	To provide transparency regarding waivers granted to individuals from the ethics requirements of Executive Order 13770 or any subsequent similar order, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 16.
Jan. 9, 2019	H.R.392	To require the disclosure of beneficial ownership by a foreign person of high-security space leased to accommodate a Federal agency, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
May 7, 2019	H.R.2553	To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for certain index fund investments from the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Feb. 7, 2019	H.R.1065	To provide for a study on the use of social media in security clearance investigations.	2	All Republicans	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan. 9, 2019	H.R.390	To establish the Adams Memorial Commission to carry out the provisions of Public Law 107-62, and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jan. 9, 2019	H.RES.33	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.	267	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Feb. 27, 2017	H.R.1220	To establish the Adams Memorial Commission to carry out the provisions of Public Law 107-62, and for other purposes.	11	Bipartisan	Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
July 16, 2018	H.RES.993	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.	239	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 16, 2017	H.R.2464	To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 25 New Chardon Street Lobby in Boston, Massachusetts, as the "John Fitzgerald Kennedy Post Office".	8	All Democrats	Became Public Law No: 115-144.
May 30, 2017	H.R.2762	To require that waivers and authorizations for certain Federal employees relating to ethics requirements are made public and submitted to the Office of Government Ethics, and for other purposes.	27	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
May 16, 2017	H.R.2426	To require the disclosure of beneficial ownership by a foreign person of high-security space leased to accommodate a Federal agency, and for other purposes.	4	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Jan. 31, 2017	H.R.760	To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for certain index fund investments from the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
March 9, 2017	H.R.1442	To extend the period of eligibility for non-competitive appointment of Peace Corps and VISTA volunteers and certain overseas employees, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb. 13, 2017	H.R.1001	To exempt certain veterans and other individuals from the application of the hiring freeze.	35	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
July 11, 2016	H.R.5707	To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for certain index fund investments from the Postal Service Retiree Health Benefits Fund, and for other purposes.	1	All Republicans	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 672.
July 13, 2016	H.R.5748	To establish the Adams Memorial Commission to carry out the provisions of Public Law 107-62, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jan. 13, 2015	H.R.313	To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide leave to any new Federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability, and for other purposes.	33	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 114-75.
April 30, 2015	H.R.2175	To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure oversight and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan. 22, 2015	H.R.490	To provide for a strategic plan to reform and improve the security clearance and background investigation processes of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
July 29, 2014	H.R.5229	To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide leave to any new Federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for such disability, and for other purposes.	10	Bipartisan	Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb. 10, 2014	H.R.4022	To provide for a strategic plan to reform and improve the security clearance and background investigation processes of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.	2	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
March 21, 2013	H.R.1367	To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.	3	All Democrats	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
March 5, 2013	H.R.961	To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the computation of normal-cost percentage for postal employees as a separate and distinct class, and to provide for the disposition of certain excess retirement contributions made by the United States Postal Service.	169	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
April 4, 2011	H.R.1351	To amend the provisions of title 5, United States Code, relating to the methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System, and for other purposes.	230	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy .
March 9, 2011	H.R.979	To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.	8	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy.
May 24, 2010	H.R.5368	To amend titles 5 and 39 of the United States Code to make Postal Inspectors eligible for availability pay for criminal investigators.	0		Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
July 15, 2010	H.R.5746	To amend the provisions of title 5, United States Code, relating to the methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System.	144	Bipartisan	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 8 - 1 .
April 14, 2010	H.RES.1247	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 3 through 9, 2010, and throughout the year.	61	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
March 17, 2010	H.R.4865	To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that an employee of the Federal Government or member of the uniformed services may contribute to the Thrift Savings Fund any payment that the employee or member receives for accumulated and accrued annual or vacation leave, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan. 21, 2010	H.R.4489	To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to ensure program integrity, transparency, and cost savings in the pricing and contracting of prescription drug benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.	16	All Democrats	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
March 30, 2009	H.RES.299	Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 4 through 10, 2009, and throughout the year.	61	Bipartisan	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
March 24, 2009	H.R.1686	To provide for the protection and integrity of the United States mail.	19	All Democrats	Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
March 3, 2009	H.R.1263	To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for the automatic enrollment of new participants in the Thrift Savings Plan, and to clarify the method for computing certain annuities based on part-time service; to allow certain employees of the District of Columbia to have certain periods of service credited for purposes relating to retirement eligibility; and for other purposes.	5	Bipartisan	Referred to House Ways and Means
Nov. 15, 2007	H.R.4236	To provide for the protection and the integrity of the United States mail.	144	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.

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