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7th district race: Where is Matt Van Epps?
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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · TENNESSEE · 7TH DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · TN-7 · REP
Matt Van Epps
Matt Van Epps won the special election for the seat for Tennessee’s 7th district after Mark E. Green resigned, and took office on December 4, 2025. On the November 3, 2026 ballot for re-election.
Van Epps served as an Army officer and as commissioner of Tennessee’s Department of General Services from 2024 to 2025.
Van Epps earned a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy and a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After serving as an Army officer, Van Epps became commissioner of Tennessee’s Department of General Services in 2024 and held that post through 2025. Van Epps won a 2025 special election and began serving in Congress on December 4, 2025.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since Dec 2025
- Age
- 43
- Committees
- 2
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2025
- COMMITTEES
- 2
- AGE
- 43
Photo: Official portrait, 2025 / Office of the Clerk, U.S. House
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Matt Van Epps at a glance
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2026 TN U.S. House district 7 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Matt Van Epps’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 100%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Voted on all 364 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 99%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 1 point above the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 43%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 14%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 1 of 7 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
FEB 24ROTOR ActYEA
JUL 15Amendment: An amendment numbered 20 printed in Part A of House Report 119-749 to prohibit…NAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSMatt Van Epps’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Matt Van Epps in the 119th Congress
7Sponsored
1Out of cmte
1Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored7
Out of committee1
Passed House1
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 8168 | Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment ActINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10470 | SHIELD for Victims Act of 2026 | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9232 | Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9589 | Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 16 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9307 | Web of Biological Data Act of 2026SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8281 | Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7932 | HONOR Gold Star Families ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 23 COSPON. |
| H.Res. 1497 | Commemorating the 13 United States servicemembers killed at Abbey Gate during and as a result of President Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal.ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 41 COSPON. |
Plus 99 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Matt Van Epps’s committee assignments
Homeland Security
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESCounterterrorism and IntelligenceTransportation and Maritime Security
Matt Van Epps’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2025 – PRESENT
OFFICE
U.S. House · TN-7 2025–
- 2025 – NOWU.S. House · TN-7
- BORN
- March 29, 1983 · Ohio
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy · Master in Public Administration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2026 election: Tennessee’s 7th District
NEXT ELECTION · TN-7
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+21.5ON THE BALLOT
PAST RESULTS
No earlier House or Senate results on record (ChamberLight’s results start in 2018).2026 TN-7 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 TN U.S. House district 7 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Matt Van Epps’s stated positions and sources
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Matt Van Epps’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $2.3M
- CASH ON HAND
- $208K
- SPENT
- $2.1M
- DEBT
- $60K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $1.7M · 73.9%
- PACs
- $582K · 25.8%
- Party
- $7K · 0.3%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $22K
- Earmarked gifts · 10 donors
- $12K
- From the PAC itself
- $10K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
TOP DONORS
Miller, Andrew Jr.Retired · RETIRED$14K
Lipman, Robert S.Lipman Brothers · CHAIRMAN/CEO$11K
Kay, JenniferDeep Tech Go To Market · CONSULTANT$7K
Hazelwood, JoanneConversion Interactive · OWNER$7K
Butters, GeraldRetired · RETIRED$7K
Thomas, JohnNestpoint Group LLC · MANAGING DIRECTOR$7K
Bradley, JacquelineRetired · RETIRED$7K
Hininger, CarrieNa · HOUSEWIFE$7K
Gilliam, RichardCumberland Development · PRESIDENT$7K
Schwab, CharlesCharles Schwab Corp. · FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $2.5M
- OPPOSING
- $2.1M
Hmp$0 / $1.2M
Maga INC.$844K / $0
Your Community PAC$0 / $738K
American Liberty Foundation$384K / $0
American Patriots PAC$330K / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$828K
Advertising$801K
Administrative$19K
Fundraising$12K
Contributions$10K
How to contact Matt Van Epps
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2446 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-4207(202) 225-2811Call (202) 225-2811CLARKSVILLE
128 N Second St, Suite 104Clarksville, TN 37040(931) 266-4483By appointment onlyCall (931) 266-4483FRANKLIN
305 Public Square, Suite 212Franklin, TN 37064(629) 223-6050By appointment onlyCall (629) 223-6050No stories in this column yet.
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7th district race: Where is Matt Van Epps?
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