U.S. Representative for Tennessee’s 7th District
Matt Van Epps
Position · +0.61
- In office
- House 2025–now
Under a year in CongressMore senior than 1% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 5%
- Committees
- Homeland Security
- Science, Space, and Technology
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Transportation and Public Works
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Age
- 43
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DDarden Hunter Copeland$869K
- RStewart Thomas Parks$363K
- DVincent Dixie$250K
- DSaletta Holloway$91K
- RJason Knight$46K
Bottom line
Where Van Epps has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Homeland Security · 17th in seniority on the majority side
- Science, Space, and Technology · 21st in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 8168 Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Van Epps’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Van Epps breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Van Epps voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 5% · 1 of 21 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)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.
What Van Epps is saying
All 7 statements and posts-
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…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Van Epps voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 349 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Van Epps’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 7
- Action in committee 2
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
7 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 7 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
Sponsored 8 (House median 25) · cosponsored 99 (median 289), 13 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
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 81 | 85% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 34 | 71% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 32 | 72% |
| Environmental Protection | 25 | 68% |
| Energy | 24 | 67% |
| International Affairs | 17 | 24% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 15 | 67% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 15 | 87% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 14 | 79% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 69% |
Show all 31 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 13 | 77% |
| Labor and Employment | 10 | 40% |
| Education | 9 | 78% |
| Commerce | 7 | 100% |
| Health | 6 | 67% |
| Immigration | 6 | 67% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 5 | 100% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Law | 4 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 4 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Native Americans | 3 | 67% |
| Taxation | 3 | 100% |
| Animals | 2 | 50% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Emergency Management | 2 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 1 | 100% |
| Procedural | 1 | 100% |
How often Van Epps voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RJefferson ShreveIN-699%agreement
- RAshley HinsonIA-299%agreement
- RMichael GuestMS-399%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Van Epps most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn 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.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Van Epps
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 155.
- Emmer Victory Committee Member’s leadership PAC
- Tractor Supply Company Corporate PAC
- National Association of Realtors Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Van Epps this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inVan Epps’s own leadership PAC: Keeping Freedom Alive PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, TN-7Republican2025–present
Seat
- State
- Tennessee
- District
- 7
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 43
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2811
2446 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Clarksville, Franklin, Nashville
- Website
- vanepps.house.gov
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov
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