Press Releases

Rep. Van Epps Questions Airport Industry CEOs on Counter Drone Safety in TSA Hearing 

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Van Epps participated in a Homeland Security Committee hearing titled 
“TSA Modernization: Perspectives on Key Security and Travel Reforms 25 Years After 9/11.” The purpose of this hearing was to explore opportunities to modernize aviation security and improve passenger screening technology. 

Rep. Van Epps Announces Mobile Office Hours for May and June

Clarksville, TN—Rep. Van Epps’ district team will hold mobile office hours in communities across Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District throughout May and June. If you need assistance with a federal agency, our team will be available to help start a casework request and connect you with the appropriate federal resources.

Rep. Van Epps Celebrates Passage of Amendment to Strengthen Quantum Technologies out of the SST Committee

Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep.Van Epps (TN07) introduced an amendment in the Space, Science and Technology Committee’s markup to reauthorize the National Quantum Initiative Act.

Washington, D.C.—Today, Rep.Van Epps (TN07) voted in favor of the 2026 Farm Bill, also known as the Farm, Food, and National Security Act.   

WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Rep. Van Epps (TN-07) voted to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)  and U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP via a reconciliation bill. Democrats have kept the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown for over 70 days, refusing to fund ICE and CBP. The DHS shutdown began on February 14 and is now the longest funding lapse ever recorded for a single federal department.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Matt Van Epps (TN-07) and U.S.

Rep. Van Epps’ Bill To Strengthen Congressional Oversight of U.S. Partnerships with Non-NATO Allies