Matt Van Epps Unveils Declaration Bill Before America's 250th, Citing 58% National Pride
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 3
Matt Van Epps Unveils Declaration Bill Before America's 250th, Citing 58% National Pride
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 3
Summary
Rep. Matt Van Epps, a Tennessee Republican elected in a December 2025 special election, introduced a House measure reaffirming the Declaration of Independence ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday.
Van Epps said he filed it to push back on socialism’s rise in the Democratic Party, pointing to Democratic Socialists of America-backed nominees emerging from New York City-area primaries.
House action is unclear because lawmakers left early for the July 4 recess after conservative Republicans froze the floor over the SAVE America Act and border security demands.
Sen. Eric Schmitt already passed a similar Declaration measure in the Senate this month after he and Van Epps agreed on companion legislation, citing Gallup data showing U.S. pride at 58%, down from more than 90% after 9/11.