I will pursue legislation to suspend the Weymouth and West Roxbury pipeline projects until state and federal safety officials certify they are not dangerous.

Congressman Lynch has introduced H.R. 2152, the Pipeline and Compressor Safety Verification Act – legislation that would suspend the Weymouth and West Roxbury pipeline projects until the State Fire Marshal for Massachusetts and other key safety officials certify in writing to FERC that these projects do not pose a danger to surrounding residential communities and the general public.

Commits to legislation suspending both projects until safety certification is provided.

Local Issues | Congressman Stephen Lynch
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He joined with his constituents in the West Roxbury neighborhood to fight the siting of the West Roxbury Lateral pipeline next to an active quarry blasting zone. Most recently, he has stood with his constituents in Weymouth and the South Shore where Enbridge (formerly Spectra Energy) is constructing a dangerous natural gas compressor station in a densely populated area.

Lynch's campaign site describes opposition to both named projects, but frames it as fighting siting and urging reconsideration rather than enacted suspension legislation.

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Protecting Our Environment | Stephen F Lynch
campaign · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 87%

He has worked relentlessly with his constituents, as well as colleagues in the federal, state and local government to urge reconsideration of the ill-planned project.

The campaign page claims continued advocacy with federal, state, and local officials, supporting concrete effort but not proving legislation suspending the projects.

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Protecting Our Environment | Stephen F Lynch
campaign · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 84%

Rep. Lynch and Sens. Markey and Warren Urge FERC Grant Rehearing Request for Weymouth Compressor Station

Lynch joined Massachusetts senators in urging FERC to grant a rehearing request for the Weymouth Compressor Station, a concrete regulatory effort after the project had advanced.

partial later_term A for effort

Protecting Our Environment | Stephen F Lynch
campaign · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 82%

Rep. Lynch Demands Immediate Shutdown of Weymouth Compressor Station Following Third Unplanned Gas Release

Lynch demanded shutdown of the Weymouth compressor after an unplanned gas release, showing continued opposition but also that the station was operating rather than suspended until certified safe.

never later_term A for effort

Protecting Our Environment | Stephen F Lynch
campaign · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 86%

U.S. Representative Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) sent a letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Richard Glick requesting that the Commission immediately rescind the certificate of public convenience and necessity for the...

A 2022 letter asked FERC to revoke the Weymouth certificate, indicating Lynch pursued regulatory reversal, not successful suspension legislation before operation.

never later_term A for effort

Protecting Our Environment | Stephen F Lynch
campaign · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 88%

U.S. Representative Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) sent a letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Deputy Administrator Tristan Brown requesting PHMSA immediately terminate the operation of the Weymouth...

Lynch asked PHMSA to terminate operation of the Weymouth compressor in 2022, supporting effort but also showing the promised suspension had not been achieved before operation.

never later_term A for effort

Protecting Our Environment | Stephen F Lynch
campaign · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 88%

It has had multiple unplanned gas releases since it opened in January 2021, and a state adjudicator recommended reevaluating its permit in 2022.

The Weymouth compressor station opened in January 2021 and had later gas releases, which is inconsistent with a completed suspension until safety certification prevented operation.

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Algonquin Gas Transmission Pipeline
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 74%

As a Member of Congress, I am actively involved in sponsoring and drafting legislation about issues that are important to you. Please contact my office to share your thoughts on current legislation that may affect you, your family and your community.

Lynch's official sponsored-legislation page directs readers to Congress.gov sponsored and co-sponsored legislation lists; in the reviewed official and campaign materials, the concrete pipeline actions found were letters and shutdown requests, not enacted suspension legislation for both projects.

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Sponsored Legislation | Congressman Stephen Lynch
secondary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 66%