THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Candidate for U.S. House · Tennessee · District 7
Current directory role: U.S. Representative. Candidacy does not change their current office.
THE PERSON
Saved profile checked October 20, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Cosponsored a proposal with the following policy direction: The reviewed proposal removes federal estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. This describes this proposal only, not a complete policy platform.
Cosponsored Legislation · 2026-04-23
GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status ↗A bill title, sponsorship or vote alone does not establish a full stance. Read each record in context.
Matt Van Epps was recorded as Yea on: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. This records the specific question, which may concern an amendment or procedure rather than final passage.
2026-09-14
Read House Clerk ↗Matt Van Epps cosponsored this proposal. Sponsorship is not a vote or proof of enactment.
2026-04-23
Read GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status ↗THE ELECTION
U.S. House · District 7 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Tennessee Secretary of State · November 3, 2026 general-election house candidate list ↗Portrait source ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.