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Rep. Van Epps
July 2, 2026

Today, Rep. Van Epps released the following special message for the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. Also, in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Rep.


July 2, 2026

Rep. Van Epps Introduces the Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act 


July 1, 2026
Rep. Van Epps Introduces NDAA Amendment to Improve Water Infrastructure at Fort Campbell  

Washington, D.C. - Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) introduced an amendment to the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to improve infrastructure at Fort Campbell, the majority of which is in Rep. Van Epps’ district, as well as other older bases.


July 1, 2026
Rep. Van Epps Introduces Slew of NDAA Amendments to Bolster Homeland Security 

Washington, D.C. - Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) successfully introduced three floor amendments to the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). 


June 25, 2026

Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act Advances out of Homeland Committee Markup

Washington, D.C.- Rep. Van Epps’ (TN07) new bill, the Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act, advanced out of the Committee on Homeland Security. 


June 18, 2026

Rep. Van Epps Questions DOE Secretary Wright on Drone Threat to Electric Grid

Rep. Van Epps (TN-07) participated in a Science, Space, and Technology Committee hearing reviewing the FY27 Budget Request for the Department of Energy (DOE).


June 16, 2026
Van Epps, Auchincloss, and Young Launch Effort to Create Biological Data Resource to Strengthen U.S. Research Competitiveness

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) and Rep. Jake Auchincloss (MA-04) introduced the bipartisan and bicameral Web of Biological Data Act of 2026, which will provide researchers access to high-quality biological data and will support the development of cutting-edge AI tools for scientific innovation.     


June 9, 2026

Rep. Van Epps Introduces Legislation to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure from Drone Threats 


June 5, 2026

Today, Rep. Van Epps released the following statement after core components of the HONOR Gold Star Families Act were included in the House Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).


June 5, 2026
Rep. Van Epps Condemns the Biden EPA’s Overreach During  an Environment Subcommittee Hearing 
Yesterday, Rep.