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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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ARMA
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


May 20, 2026

Rep. Van Epps Speaks in Support of Energy Dominance at Space, Science, and Technology Committee Markup

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Van Epps (TN-07) introduced an amendment in a Science, Space, and Technology full Committee markup and speaks in support of energy dominance.  


May 20, 2026

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. 


May 14, 2026
Rep. Van Epps Makes it to all of TN07’s 14 Counties
I was proud to complete visits to all 14 counties across Tennessee's 7th District. What I’ve seen and heard across our communities has only reinforced what we already know: we’ve got to bring Tennessee common sense to Washington. The values that define our district—our commitment to family and service, our deep belief in self-government, and our steadfast defense of freedom—aren’t just ideals, they’re how we live every day here at home.

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Capitol Stairs,
May 12, 2026

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.


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US Capitol 1
May 5, 2026

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.


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Cheatham Cattlemen's Association
April 30, 2026
Rep. Van Epps Votes YES on the Farm, Food, and National Security 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.   


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DHS Vote
April 29, 2026
Rep. Van Epps Votes to Fund ICE and CBP

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.