
U.S. Representative, Tennessee
2446 Rayburn House Office Building
Summary
Matthew Robert Van Epps is an American politician and former Army officer serving as the U.S representative for Tennessee's 7th congressional district since December 2025. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected in the 2025 special election. He previously served as the commissioner of the Tennessee Department of General Services from 2024 to 2025. He was sworn in on December 4, 2025.
Source: Wikipedia · as of Aug 22, 2026
A quick read on how Rep. Epps votes and legislates this Congress. Every figure links to its full record below.
See where Rep. Epps stands — alongside Democratic and Republican positions.
HR 8281
HR 8281 · Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Apr 14, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9589
HR 9589 · Introduced Jul 2, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Jul 2, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9307
HR 9307 · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Jun 11, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HR 9232
HR 9232 · Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Jul 7, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
Computed over Rep. Epps's 333 roll-call votes in the 119th Congress, of which 246were party-split (the two parties' majorities on opposite sides). Unanimous votes are excluded so the rates aren't inflated.
99.2%
Votes with the Republican majority
On party-split votes
0.8%
Votes with the other party
The bipartisanship read
0%
Missed votes
Chamber median 2.2% · at or below median
Placement on the House's left–right spectrum
Based on how often Rep. Epps sided with the Republican majority on party-split votes, ranked against all representatives. This is a vote-agreement placement, not an academic ideology score.
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House (roll-call votes) · as of Jun 9, 2026
What Rep. Epps has put their name on in the 119th Congress, and across their career. Most bills — from every member — never become law; the enacted count is context, not a grade.
6
Sponsored this Congress
6 all-time
0
Became law this Congress
0% of those sponsored
76
Cosponsored, all-time
Signed on to others' bills
6
Bills sponsored, all-time
Source: Congress.gov · as of Aug 22, 2026
Major bills from recent Congresses — outcomes and party vote breakdowns. For Rep. Epps's individual votes, view their full record on Congress.gov.
Inflation Reduction Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 5376Largest climate investment in U.S. history; allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices; reduced the federal deficit.
CHIPS Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 4346Invested $52 billion in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign chip supply chains.
HR 8168
HR 8168 · Introduced Mar 30, 2026 · International Affairs
Jul 14, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Source: Congress.gov · as of Aug 22, 2026
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Enacted2021 · H.R. 3684$1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, broadband, rail, water systems, and the electric grid.