Matt Van Epps

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Van Epps voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.

1. Economics and Public Finance 5% · 1 of 21 party 7%

Where Van Epps broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

  Rep. Van Epps’ Bill Empowers Domestic Violence Victims to Seek Help

  Today, Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) introduced the Screening Harm, Identifying Escalating Lethality Danger (SHIELD) For Victims Act.

  “I am confident that connecting domestic violence victims with resources while in the presence of law enforcement will empower them to protect themselves and their children from an abuser. Taking away an abuser’s ability to intimidate or manipulate is crucial. Domestic violence resource centers can help victims find…”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 15, 2026

  Van Epps and McCollum Introduce Bipartisan Critical Materials Future Act

  Today, Congressman Matt Van Epps (R-TN) and Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) introduced the Critical Materials Future Act.

  “Relying on foreign sources for our critical mineral supply is gambling with both our economic and national security. Today, China leads global processing of key critical minerals, refining more than 90% of graphite and nearly all gallium, which are essential to semiconductors and batteries. China also refines more than…”

  Mentions H.R. 5021Mentions S. 596

• Statement · Press release · Sep 15, 2026

  Rep. Van Epps’s Remarks on Innovation and Disaster Prevention at SST Committee Hearing

  Rep. Van Epps (TN-07) participated in a Science, Space, and Technology (SST) Committee hearing titled “Innovation in Disaster Prevention: Advancing Technology for Prediction and Response.”

  “Innovation in Disaster Prevention: Advancing Technology for Prediction and Response.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 11, 2026

  Rep. Van Epps Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of September 11th

  Today, Rep. Matt Van Epps released a video reflecting on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, remembering the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives that day and honoring the first responders, servicemembers, and their families…

• Statement · Press release · Sep 11, 2026

  From the Battlefield to Congress, 9/11 Shaped the Men and Women Who Answered the Call to Serve

  Twenty-five years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks devastated our nation, a generation of patriots stepped up to answer the call to service.

• Statement · Press release · Aug 26, 2026

  Rep. Van Epps’ Resolution on Fifth Anniversary of Afghanistan Withdrawal

  In light of the fifth anniversary of the Biden administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) will introduce a resolution condemning the series of decisions that led to the death of 13 servicemembers at…

  “Most agree that the United States couldn’t stay in Afghanistan indefinitely, but many also believe that there was a way to leave that didn’t result in an immediate Taliban takeover. While that may be debatable, few disagree that it was President Biden’s flawed decisions and strategic errors that resulted in the bombing…”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Van Epps voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 8 (House median 25) · cosponsored 99 (median 289), 10 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Transportation and Public Works, Science, Technology, Communications.

• H.R. 10470 SHIELD for Victims Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1497 Commemorating the 13 United States servicemembers killed at Abbey Gate during and as a result of President Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 27, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9589 Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 2, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7932 HONOR Gold Star Families ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9307 Web of Biological Data Act of 2026Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9232 Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense ActAuthorizes restrictions on unmanned aircraft near critical infrastructure facilities. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Jun 9, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8281 Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Apr 14, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8168 Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment ActRequires terrorism threat assessments for countries designated as major non-NATO allies. AI-readInternational Affairs · Introduced Mar 30, 2026 Passed a chamber

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Van Epps’s campaign raised $2.3M: $1.7M (72%) from individuals and $582K (25%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $208K.

Through Jul 17, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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Who funds Van Epps

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 155.

1. Emmer Victory Committee Member’s leadership PAC
2. Tractor Supply Company Corporate PAC
3. National Association of Realtors Membership group PAC

Van Epps’s own leadership PAC: Keeping Freedom Alive PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.