Statements and posts
7 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Rep. Van Epps’ Bill Empowers Domestic Violence Victims to Seek Help
Introduced SHIELD For Victims Act to help domestic violence victims through lethality assessments.
“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…”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Van Epps and McCollum Introduce Bipartisan Critical Materials Future Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to establish pilot program for domestic critical mineral processing.
“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…”
EnergyAI-read
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Rep. Van Epps’s Remarks on Innovation and Disaster Prevention at SST Committee Hearing
Questioned witnesses at hearing on technology for disaster prediction and response.
“Innovation in Disaster Prevention: Advancing Technology for Prediction and Response.”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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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…
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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.
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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…”
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Five Years After Abbey Gate, Republicans Say Biden's Failures Still Haven't Been Answered For
Five years ago, an ISIS-K terrorist detonated a suicide bomb at Abbey Gate in Kabul, Afghanistan, killing 13 American servicemembers in the deadliest day for U.S. forces in Afghanistan in over a decade.
“Five years ago at Abbey Gate, 13 courageous American servicemembers made the ultimate sacrifice while carrying out a dangerous mission to bring others to safety. We will never forget their bravery, and we continue to mourn with and pray for the families. This solemn anniversary is also a reminder of the catastrophic…”