TENNESSEE-7 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS
Matt Van Epps
- Republican
- 1 term
- Born 1983
Matt Van Epps is a Republican Representative representing Tennessee-7 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 1 term. Matt Van Epps has a 57.1% community approval rating based on 21 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
57% approve
- Total votes: 21
- 90-day change: +32.1
- Last 7 days: 2
- House rank: 134/445
12 support · 9 oppose
21 votes from unique devices, one per person · 2 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
Matt Van Epps has served in the House of Representatives since 2025. Congress.gov lists 9 bills and resolutions sponsored and 101 cosponsored by Matt Van Epps.
- Sponsored
- 9
- Cosponsored
- 101
Terms in Congress
- House · TN-7 — 2025–now
Recently sponsored bills
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H.R. 10808 (119th Congress) — STORK Act
Introduced Oct 13, 2026Latest action (Oct 13, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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H.R. 8281 (119th Congress) — Guard Equal Benefits for Federal Missions Act
Introduced Apr 14, 2026Latest action (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.
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H.R. 10470 (119th Congress) — SHIELD for Victims Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2026Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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H.Res. 1497 (119th Congress) — Commemorating the 13 United States servicemembers killed at Abbey Gate during and as a result of President Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal.
Introduced Aug 27, 2026Latest action (Aug 27, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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.
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H.R. 9589 (119th Congress) — Declaration of Independence Reaffirmation Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 2, 2026Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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H.R. 9307 (119th Congress) — Web of Biological Data Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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H.R. 9232 (119th Congress) — Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act
Introduced Jun 9, 2026Latest action (Jul 7, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
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H.R. 8168 (119th Congress) — Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act
Introduced Mar 30, 2026Latest action (Jul 14, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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H.R. 7932 (119th Congress) — HONOR Gold Star Families Act
Introduced Mar 12, 2026Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding Matt Van Epps's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Representative Matt Van Epps currently holds a community approval rating of 57.1% for 2026, drawn from 21 visitor votes (12 support, 9 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Matt Van Epps right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
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How is Matt Van Epps's approval rating calculated on USApprate?
Matt Van Epps's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Matt Van Epps holds a 57.1% community approval rating based on 21 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
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