Matt Van Epps

House · TN · Republican

Born: Mar 29, 1983 (age 43)

Service history (1 term)

119th Congress — House, TN, Republican (2025-12-04 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (345 on record)

YeasubstantiveSep 3, 2026 · House · Passed
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
On Passage — H R 4795 — Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
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YeasubstantiveSep 2, 2026 · House · Passed
Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025
On Passage — H R 1501 — Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 2, 2026 · House · Failed
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H J RES 1 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 1, 2026 · House · Passed
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1498 — In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
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YeasubstantiveSep 1, 2026 · House · Passed
Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
On Passage — H R 9436 — To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralSep 1, 2026 · House · Failed
Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026
On Motion to Recommit — H R 9436 — To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 1, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1490 — Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveSep 1, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1499 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralSep 1, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1499 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
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YeasubstantiveSep 1, 2026 · House · Passed
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments — H R 6500 — AGOA Extension Act
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YeasubstantiveSep 1, 2026 · House · Passed
LACA
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 32 — Local Access to Courts Act
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YeasubstantiveAug 31, 2026 · House · Passed
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 307 — Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
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YeasubstantiveJul 23, 2026 · House · Passed
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
On Passage — H R 8884 — Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
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NaysubstantiveJul 23, 2026 · House · Passed
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H CON RES 89 — Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
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YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Passed
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H CON RES 113 — Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
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YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Passed
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Passage — H R 7008 — Stop Insider Trading Act
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NayproceduralJul 22, 2026 · House · Failed
Stop Insider Trading Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 7008 — Stop Insider Trading Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Passed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Passage — H R 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
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NayproceduralJul 22, 2026 · House · Failed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Motion to Recommit — H R 8800 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Failed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Agreed to
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Failed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Agreed to
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Passed
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027
On Passage — H R 9770 — Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
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YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Passed
Main Street Capital Access Act
On Passage — H R 6955 — Main Street Act
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NayproceduralJul 22, 2026 · House · Failed
Main Street Capital Access Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 6955 — Main Street Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Failed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Agreed to
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Agreed to
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Failed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Agreed to
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Failed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Failed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Failed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Failed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Agreed to
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Failed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Agreed to
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Failed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Failed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJul 22, 2026 · House · Failed
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8800
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 21, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1438 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJul 21, 2026 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8884) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7008) to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6955) to make improvements to the Federal banking laws, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9770) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1438 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJul 21, 2026 · House · Passed
Value Over Cost Act of 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1118 — Value Over Cost Act
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YeasubstantiveJul 21, 2026 · House · Passed
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 8823 — Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
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