{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://vanepps.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-matt-van-epps-is-assigned-to-the-homeland-security-and-science-space-and-technology-committees", "Congressman Matt Van Epps is Assigned to the Homeland Security and Science, Space, and Technology Committees", "2025-12-18", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "House", "TN", "Matt Van Epps", "V000139", "vanepps.house.gov", "vanepps", "https://vanepps.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2014 Congressman Matt Van Epps announced today that he has been appointed to serve on the House Committee on Homeland Security and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology\u2014two key committees that directly impact the safety, growth, and future of Tennessee\u2019s Seventh Congressional District.\n\n\u201cI am honored to serve on the Homeland Security Committee and the Science, Space, and Technology Committee,\u201d said Congressman Van Epps. \u201cThese assignments give me the opportunity to work on legislation that protects our communities, keeps our borders secure, strengthens our economy, and ensures Tennessee\u2019s Seventh District has a strong voice in shaping our nation\u2019s future.\u201d\n\nAs a member of the Homeland Security Committee, Congressman Van Epps will work on legislation to protect communities, keep our borders secure, combat drug and human trafficking, secure critical infrastructure, and support the men and women who work every day to keep our nation safe. These issues are especially important to the Seventh District, where strong law enforcement partnerships, secure supply chains, and resilient infrastructure are essential to public safety and economic growth.\n\nAlso serving on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Congressman Van Epps will focus on unleashing American innovation and supporting visionary industries that drive job creation and economic opportunity. The committee\u2019s work supports STEM education, emerging technologies, and space and scientific research\u2014areas that align with the district\u2019s growing workforce, rich research institutions, and advanced manufacturing base.\n\n\u201cOur district is full of hardworking Tennesseans who want safe communities, good-paying jobs, and opportunities for the next generation,\u201d Congressman Van Epps added. \u201cI look forward to serving on these committees to fight for the values and priorities of the people of Tennessee\u2019s Seventh District and to deliver real results for our communities and for our country.\u201d", 1, "2026-04-04T05:28:40Z", "2026-04-04T05:30:10Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://vanepps.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-matt-van-epps-is-assigned-to-the-homeland-security-and-science-space-and-technology-committees"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.6524940729141235, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}