Plymouth Reporter

Rep. Stephen F. Lynch, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Massachusetts' 8th district, recently shared several significant updates via social media. His communications addressed legislative efforts and a tragic aviation incident.

On January 28, 2025, Rep. Lynch announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation aimed at ensuring the United States Postal Service (USPS) remains an independent federal agency and is not privatized. The initiative has garnered support from various postal unions including the National Association of Letter Carriers and the American Postal Workers Union. "I am proud to introduce bipartisan legislation endorsed by @NALC_National , @APWUnational , @NRLCA, @napshq, and the National Postal Mail Handlers Union to affirm that the @USPS should not be privatized and must remain an independent federal agency dedicated to delivering…"

On January 29, 2025, Rep. Lynch shared another update through his social media account without additional commentary or context provided in text form. https://t.co/lHdq5yZ3OP

In a post dated January 31, 2025, Rep. Lynch expressed his condolences regarding a mid-air collision involving a passenger jet and an Army H-60 Blackhawk Helicopter at Reagan National Airport which resulted in the loss of 67 lives. He noted that among those who perished were individuals connected with the Skating Club of Boston. "I am deeply saddened by the heartbreaking loss of 67 innocent lives in the mid-air collision of a passenger jet and an Army H-60 Blackhawk Helicopter at Reagan National Airport..."