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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.

June 3, 2026
Rep. Van Epps Questions DHS Sec. Mullin on FY 2027 Budget

Today, Rep. Van Epps (TN-07) participated in a Homeland Security Committee hearing reviewing the FY27 Budget Request for the Department of Homeland Security. 


May 22, 2026

Rep. Van Epps Honors Tennessee National Guard on House Floor

Washington, D.C. - Rep. Van Epps delivered remarks honoring the Tennessee National Guard on the House Floor. 

Watch Rep. Van Epps’ speech here


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May 22, 2026
Rep. Van Epps Helps Lead Legislation to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Van Epps is proud to help lead Congressman Nick Begich’s legislation, the American Reserve Modernization Act of 2026 (ARMA). This landmark bipartisan legislation will establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and secure America’s dominance in the future of digital finance. 


May 21, 2026

Rep. Van Epps Discusses Growing Cyber Threat Against Water Infrastructure