
U.S. Representative · District 7
Rep. Van Epps, Matt [R-TN-7]
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- 2446 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515-4207
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Party alignment
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100%
2 of 2 votes with R
Sponsored bills by topic
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- Energy & Environment 1
- Public Safety 1
- Social Services 1
- Veterans Affairs 1
Sponsored legislation
- Passed Both ChambersJul 14, 2026
Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act
This legislation is called the Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act. It is being reviewed by a committee.
- In CommitteeJul 7, 2026
Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act
The Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act would allow private owners of critical infrastructure facilities, such as power plants and substations, to use counter-drone technologies to protect their sites from unmanned aircraft threats. This would give them more authority to defend themselves against potential threats. The government would also provide funding for these facilities to purchase and operate these counter-drone systems.
energy-environmentpublic-safety - In CommitteeJul 2, 2026
Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026
This legislation is called the Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- In CommitteeJun 11, 2026
Web of Biological Data Act of 2026
This legislation is called the Web of Biological Data Act of 2026. Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
- In CommitteeMar 12, 2026
HONOR Gold Star Families Act
The HONOR Gold Star Families Act would increase the death gratuity for families of fallen service members from $100,000 to $200,000 and adjust it annually to keep pace with inflation. This would directly benefit families who have lost a loved one in military service. The government would also make these changes retroactive to January 1, 2026.
social-servicesveterans-affairs
Cosponsored legislation
- FailedAug 6, 2026
Stop Insider Trading Act
This legislation is called the Stop Insider Trading Act. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 548.
- Passed Both ChambersAug 6, 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building.
This legislation is called the To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 417 West 7th Street in Columbia, Tennessee, as the Pharmacist’s Mate First Class John Harlan Willis Post Office Building. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- In CommitteeAug 3, 2026
To permanently prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank from issuing or creating a central bank digital currency, and for other purposes.
This legislation is called the To permanently prohibit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System or a Federal reserve bank from issuing or creating a central bank digital currency, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- In CommitteeJul 20, 2026
Supporting the designation of July 20, 2026, as "National Moon Landing Day".
This legislation is called the Supporting the designation of July 20, 2026, as "National Moon Landing Day". Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- In CommitteeJul 16, 2026
TRUTH in Coverage Act of 2026
This legislation is called the TRUTH in Coverage Act of 2026. It is being reviewed by a committee.
Voting history
Roll-call positions on legislation tracked in CivicsHQ.
| Date | Bill | Vote | Status | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. House roll call 282 | No | Passed Both Chambers | Passed |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. House roll call 281 | Aye | Passed Both Chambers | Passed |