Matt Van Epps
Republican Representative, District 7, Tennessee
9 bills49 cosponsored$2.6M raised363 votes recorded
Website202-225-2811
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Military service
Career
- “worked in small businesses focused on recruiting, healthcare operations, and procurement strategy” source
Public service
- “including Deputy Chief Operating Officer in the Governor’s Office and Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of General Services” source
Family
- “Congressman Van Epps lives in Nashville with his wife and child” source
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Legislation
HR 10808sponsor
STORK Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10737cosponsor
To amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to promote transparency in science, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HRES 1552cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10470sponsor
To direct the Attorney General to develop an evidence-based lethality assessment tool for use by law enforcement with respect to domestic violence and to develop a public awareness campaign with respect to resources for victims of domestic violence, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10395cosponsor
Critical Materials Future Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10299cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 83 East Park Street in Alamo, Tennessee, as the "Kenneth Nolen Davis Post Office".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1507cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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HRES 1496cosponsor
Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the evacuation of Afghanistan, the Gulf war era, and honoring Gulf war era veterans.
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1497sponsor
Commemorating the 13 United States servicemembers killed at Abbey Gate during and as a result of President Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal.
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10017cosponsor
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.
HRES 1442cosponsor
Supporting the designation of July 20, 2026, as "National Moon Landing Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9743cosponsor
To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage that provide benefits for sex-rejecting procedures to provide benefits for items and services to address the harms caused by sex-rejecting procedures and to restore healthy human form and functioning, to the greatest extent practicable.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9589sponsor
To reaffirm the Declaration of Independence as an Organic Law of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9307sponsor
To require the Secretary of Energy to establish a centralized resource for access to data to facilitate biological research through enabling advanced computational methods such as artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HR 9232sponsor
To grant authority to use counter-unmanned aircraft system technologies to private owners of critical infrastructure facilities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
HR 8957cosponsor
To establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and other programs to ensure the transparent management of Bitcoin holdings of the Federal Government, to offset costs utilizing certain resources of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 21.
HR 8944cosponsor
To prohibit the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from considering disparate impact in carrying out any actions of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 8843cosponsor
To amend title 18, United States, to include property damage in acts that constitute domestic terrorism, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8281sponsor
Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Voting Record
266 yea96 nay1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Darden Hunter CopelandDemocratic$1.1M raised
- Vincent DixieDemocratic$266K raised
- Saletta HollowayDemocratic$91K raised
- Andrew KoontzIndependent$5K raised
- Mark GreenRepublican· filed as incumbent—
- Matthew Robert Van EppsRepublican· this member—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$2.6M
Small donors $424KLarge individual $1.4MPACs $679K
Spent $2.3MCash $309K
Top Contributors
ADVANCE FINANCIAL$28K
BRAY COMPANIES INC.$23K
STATE OF TENNESSEE$18K
BEAMAN VENTURES$18K
LIPMAN BROTHERS$14K
CRABBE HOMES$14K
CURB RECORDS INC.$14K
CHARLES SCHWAB CORP.$14K
CORECIVIC INC.$14K
RYE ENGINEERING PLC$12K
Committees
House Committee on Homeland Security
- Counterterrorism and Intelligence
- Transportation and Maritime Security
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- Environment
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10808: STORK Act
sponsor2026-10-13
legislation
HR 10737: To amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to promote transparency in science, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HR 10470: To direct the Attorney General to develop an evidence-based lethality assessment tool for use by law enforcement with respect to domestic violence and to develop a public awareness campaign with respect to resources for victims of domestic violence, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HRES 1552: Supporting the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2026, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-16
vote
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Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HR 10395: Critical Materials Future Act of 2025
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HR 10299: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 83 East Park Street in Alamo, Tennessee, as the "Kenneth Nolen Davis Post Office".
cosponsor2026-09-04
legislation
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
HRES 1507: Honoring the life and legacy of Dolly Parton, a daughter of Tennessee whose extraordinary contributions to music, philanthropy, literacy, education, health, conservation, and culture enriched the lives of countless Americans.
cosponsor2026-09-02
legislation
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 72025-12-04, 2027-01-03Republican
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