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REPUBLICAN
U.S. Representative · Tennessee 7th District
Matt Van
Epps
Terms served
House
Years in Congress
Since 2025
Bills sponsored
All time
Bills cosponsored
All time
Current staff
Personal office
Career staff alumni
Distinct people
% with party
Voting record pending
Chapter I
Legislative Activity
Sponsored: 3 bills all time · Cosponsored: 34 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.
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Chapter II
Committees
5 assignments across 1 congress
119th Congress
House
Counterterrorism and Intelligence
MemberTransportation and Maritime Security
MemberEnvironment
MemberChapter III
Office & Staff
Current personal office roster · 16 staffers · 6 interns
Staff · 16· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hubert S. Allbrooks | DISTRICT DIRECTOR | Dec 5, 2025 to Present | |
| Molly J. Harrington | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | Jan 25, 2026 to Present | |
| Luke A. Jennette | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Dec 11, 2025 to Present | |
| Alexander S. Joyner | SENIOR ADVISOR | Dec 8, 2025 to Present | |
| Eric H. Kim | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Jan 20, 2026 to Present | |
| Ben Mahaffey | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Dec 10, 2025 to Present | |
| Deanna M. McLaughlin | DEPUTY DISTRICT DIRECTOR | Jan 12, 2026 to Present | |
| Samuel Nienow | CHIEF OF STAFF | Dec 4, 2025 to Present | |
| Claudette Parker | CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE | Dec 5, 2025 to Present | |
| Tyler J. Porter | STAFF ASSISTANT | Dec 1, 2025 to Present | |
| Jacob T. Sanders | SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Dec 5, 2025 to Present | |
| Olivia C. Seal | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Apr 13, 2026 to Present | |
| Matthew J. Siciliano | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Dec 18, 2025 to Present | |
| Krystina L. Skurk | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jan 15, 2026 to Present | |
| Shakeita A. Stokes | CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE | Dec 5, 2025 to Present | |
| Amanda F. Walker | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Dec 4, 2025 to Present |
Interns · 6· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan J. ChapmanIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 18, 2026 to Present | |
| MacKlin FreundIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 1, 2026 to Present | |
| Malachi GibbsIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 18, 2026 to Present | |
| Francis C. OlitaIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 25, 2026 to Present | |
| Nicklaus C. SuttleIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 1, 2026 to Present | |
| Emily WarnerIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 18, 2026 to Present |
Chapter IV
Staff Alumni
Former personal office staff · 2 staffers · 2 interns
Alumni staff · 2· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan A. Bobek | STAFF ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2026 to Apr 3, 2026 | |
| Sara C. Joseph | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | Dec 22, 2025 to Dec 22, 2025 |
Alumni interns · 2· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon I. Khoubian | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Apr 8, 2026 to May 22, 2026 | |
| Owen Reibscheid | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 23, 2026 to May 22, 2026 |
Chapter V
Travel & Disclosures
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Chapter VI
Tenure
Member terms in Congress.