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Congressman Andy Biggs Calls on Department of War to Unlock Arizona's Copper Resources to Strengthen National Security
Position: Congressman Biggs, joined by Representatives Gosar and Crane, urges the Department of War to identify defense lands in Arizona suitable for expanding domestic copper and critical mineral mining, processing, refining, and recycling, and to report back to lawmakers within 90 days.
GILBERT, ARIZONA –U.S. Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05), alongside Arizona Congressmen Paul Gosar (AZ-09) and Eli Crane (AZ-02), sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urging the Department of War to identify opportunities to expand domestic copper mining, processing, refining, and recycling on the approximately 3.12 million acres of defense land under its management in Arizona.
Arizona is the nation's leading copper-producing state, accounting for approximately 70 percent of all copper mined in the United States. With its abundant mineral deposits, skilled workforce, established infrastructure, and significant military presence, the state is uniquely positioned to play a central role in securing America's defense-related mineral needs.
"Arizona has been blessed with an abundance of natural resources that are essential to America's economic prosperity and national security," said Congressman Biggs. "For too long, our country has allowed unnecessary barriers and an overreliance on foreign supply chains to undermine our ability to produce the critical materials our military needs. Arizona already leads in copper production, and we have a tremendous opportunity to build on that strength. We should be looking at every responsible avenue to expand domestic production, unleash American industry, and ensure our military has a reliable supply of the resources necessary to defend our citizens and freedoms."
The letter specifically requests that the Department of War:
Identify suitable defense lands in Arizona that could support copper and other critical mineral mining, processing, and refining while remaining consistent with military training, testing, and readiness requirements.
Evaluate existing federal authorities, programs, partnerships, and investments that could accelerate domestic mineral production and processing, while identifying any additional legislative action Congress should consider.
Provide a briefing to the lawmakers within 90 days detailing potential sites and projects, available resources, and outstanding infrastructure or permitting requirements.
The lawmakers emphasized that utilizing Arizona's resources would help advance the administration's national security priorities while creating opportunities for American workers and strengthening domestic industrial capacity.
Read the full letter here.
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Congressman Biggs Takes Action to Fight Medicaid Fraud Across the United States
Position: The release supports co-sponsored H.R. 10636, the Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act, which would require states to conduct annual Medicaid fraud risk assessments, and criticizes Arizona's oversight of federal Medicaid funds.
GILBERT, ARIZONA – Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) co-sponsored H.R. 10636, the Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act, legislation requiring states to strengthen their efforts to identify and combat fraud, waste, and abuse in their Medicaid programs.
Under the legislation, states would be required to conduct a comprehensive Medicaid fraud risk assessment at least once each year. The assessments would identify and rank the most significant fraud, waste, and abuse vulnerabilities, estimate the amount of taxpayer dollars potentially at risk of improper expenditure, evaluate the effectiveness of existing program integrity tools, and identify gaps in data sharing, oversight, and enforcement.
The legislation follows a recent warning from the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that Arizona was one of eight states reporting “zero fraud referrals and overpayments recovered in Medicaid managed care.” The Administrator gave the states “30 days to double-check their numbers and make sure oversight is happening on the ground.”
The warning adds to growing concerns about Arizona’s oversight of federal taxpayer dollars.
Earlier this year, Gustav Chiarello, Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, informed Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs that the state had failed to comply with the federal Single Audit deadline for four consecutive fiscal years. States receiving federal funding, including Medicaid dollars, are required to submit annual audits examining financial reporting and compliance with federal requirements. Continued failure to meet those requirements could jeopardize Arizona’s eligibility for certain federal HHS funding. Arizona’s overall Medicaid improper payment rate is estimated to be over six percent.
“For far too long, governments at every level have allowed a festering culture of fraud and waste of monumental proportions across the United States,”said Congressman Biggs.“Government officials have a responsibility to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars and ensure that Americans’ hard-earned money is spent appropriately and protected from fraud. Unfortunately, under the current state administration, Arizona has been an unwilling participant in the critical effort to hold bad actors accountable and root out fraud wherever it exists.
“I’m pleased to co-sponsor the Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act to establish a clear baseline for states to identify fraud, recover improper payments, and correct deficiencies in their Medicaid programs. Arizona officials must take these responsibilities seriously. Taxpayers deserve accountability, and continued failures in oversight risk both federal funding and the public’s trust.”
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Congressman Biggs Applauds EPA Action to Protect Maricopa County
Position: Supports EPA's proposed Air Quality Rule 204, which would allow Maricopa County industries to use emission reduction credits from voluntary nonroad engine emission reductions as offsets, and opposes stricter federal ozone requirements for the county, arguing much of the pollution originates outside Arizona and that federal regulation burdens economic growth.
GILBERT, ARIZONA –This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin convened a roundtable to announce a major development regarding air quality regulations in Maricopa County.
Under a soon-to-be-finalized emissions rule, Air Quality Rule 204 (“Emissions Offsets Generated by Voluntary Nonroad Engine Emission Reductions”), industries across Maricopa County would be permitted to use emission reduction credits generated through voluntary reductions in nonroad engine emissions. The rule would provide businesses with greater flexibility to build and expand production while ensuring that overall emissions do not increase.
Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) attended the roundtable and issued the following statement:
“I applaud the Trump Administration and Administrator Zeldin for continuing to reverse destructive environmental policies that threaten economic growth and opportunity in Maricopa County. Arizona—and Maricopa County specifically—is home to extraordinary economic and technological development that is improving the lives of Arizonans and Americans across the country. For years, Washington bureaucrats have ignored the fact that much of the air pollution affecting Arizona originates outside our state and beyond our control, while imposing increasingly burdensome local regulations that do little to meaningfully improve air quality. That approach threatens jobs, investment, housing, and economic opportunity without addressing the underlying problem.
“This announcement is welcome news for those of us who understand that protecting our environment and promoting economic growth are not mutually exclusive. We can pursue responsible environmental stewardship without crushing businesses and families in one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation.”
Congressman Biggs has been a leading advocate for rolling back burdensome federal regulations that threaten economic growth in Maricopa County. In February 2025, Congressman Biggs led a letter to the White House urging the Administration and EPA to prevent Maricopa County’s Clean Air Act ozone nonattainment designation from being reclassified from “moderate” to “serious.”
Approximately 80 percent of the emissions attributed to Arizona originate from natural or international sources beyond the state’s control. Congressman Biggs warned that imposing even stricter federal requirements on Arizona businesses and families would do little to address the underlying causes of the region’s air quality challenges while inflicting significant economic costs on the Valley.
In March, the EPA announced that it would not escalate Maricopa County’s ozone designation from “moderate” to “serious,” sparing Arizona families and businesses from another wave of costly and ineffective federal regulations.
This week’s announcement represents another significant step toward a more practical approach—one that allows Maricopa County to continue growing and creating jobs while pursuing meaningful emissions reductions.
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Congressman Biggs Named “American Energy Champion” for 100% Pro-Energy Voting Record
Position: Congressman Biggs supports expanding domestic energy production, reducing federal regulatory and permitting barriers, streamlining NEPA review, and giving states greater authority over energy development on federal lands. He also opposes federal energy subsidies and government intervention in energy markets.
GILBERT, ARIZONA – Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) has been named an American Energy Champion by the American Energy Alliance (AEA), earning a perfect 100% score on the organization’s American Energy Scorecard for the 119th Congress.
“I am honored to be recognized as an American Energy Champion,” said Congressman Biggs.“Affordable and reliable energy is essential to the prosperity and security of every family across this great country. When government bureaucrats restrict domestic energy production, impose costly mandates, and pick winners and losers in the energy market, hardworking Americans ultimately pay the price. I will continue fighting to unleash our nation’s vast energy resources, eliminate unnecessary federal regulations, strengthen our electric grid, and ensure that the United States never has to depend on hostile foreign nations to power our economy.”
The American Energy Alliance evaluates lawmakers according to several principles, including promoting affordable, abundant, and reliable energy; expanding economic opportunity; protecting consumer energy choice; encouraging private-sector innovation; advancing market-oriented energy policies; reducing government intervention in energy markets; and opposing subsidies and mandates that increase energy costs.
Throughout his tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Biggs has supported legislation and policies aimed at expanding domestic energy production, reducing federal regulatory barriers, and increasing access to America’s natural resources.
Among his energy and natural-resource efforts:
SPEED Act: Biggs voted for H.R. 4776, the bipartisan Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, which passed the House. The legislation reforms the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process to help make federal permitting more efficient and timely, reducing litigation-related delays, and accelerating approval of energy, infrastructure, mining, and other major projects.
Protecting Domestic Mining Act: Biggs voted for the Protecting Domestic Mining Act, when it passed the House in September 2026. The legislation addresses federal regulatory requirements affecting domestic mineral development and mining projects.
Federal Land Freedom Act: Biggs introduced the Federal Land Freedom Act to give states greater authority over the development and production of energy resources on available federal lands within their borders. The proposal would reduce federal permitting barriers and give states a larger role in managing energy development.
LIST Act: Biggs has introduced the Land Investment and State Transparency (LIST) Act, legislation dealing with federal land-management decisions and the federal government’s acquisition and control of land.
FUEL Reform Act: Biggs previously introduced the Farewell to Unnecessary Energy Lifelines (FUEL) Reform Act, targeting federal energy subsidies and seeking to reduce government intervention in energy markets.
Opposing Federal Energy Restrictions: Biggs has consistently advocated rolling back federal regulations that impede domestic energy production, increase costs, and make the United States more dependent on foreign sources of energy.
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What They Are Saying About the Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act
Position: The release describes support from Arizona officials for a bill that would expand Colorado River Basin water supplies, accelerate infrastructure projects, and remove federal delays, with a focus on developing new water sources rather than dividing a shrinking supply.
GILBERT, ARIZONA – Following Congressman Andy Biggs’s (AZ-05) introduction of the Colorado River Basin and Infrastructure Act, several public officials expressed their support for the landmark legislation. The bill would expand water supplies, accelerate critical infrastructure projects, and strengthen long-term water security throughout the Colorado River Basin.
“The Colorado River powers Arizona’s homes, farms, factories, and critical industries that keep America strong. Prolonged drought is pushing the system to the brink; we can’t sit back while levels keep dropping,”said Congressman Abe Hamadeh.“That’s why Congressman Hamadeh joined @RepAndyBiggsAZ's bipartisan effort demanding emergency funding for infrastructure upgrades, conservation, and long-term planning in the Colorado River Basin.”
“Arizona can’t make it rain or snow, but we can take action to secure our water future,” said Senate President Warren Petersen. “Arizona has known for years that shortages could put the Central Arizona Project at risk. Valuable time to develop alternative supplies has already been lost, and we cannot afford to lose any more. That’s why we worked with Congressman Biggs to make sure Arizona’s priorities helped shape this federal plan.”
“Congressman Biggs has put forward a serious proposal that addresses the problem Arizona should have started preparing for years ago: we need more water,” House Speaker Steve Montenegro said. “For too long, the discussion has centered on how to divide a declining supply. This legislation takes a better approach by removing unnecessary federal delays and putting real resources behind projects that can increase supply. Long-term water augmentation is the path forward.”
“Our job is to make sure Arizona families and businesses have reliable water without driving up costs,” said Senate President Pro Tempore and Natural Resources Committee Chairman T.J. Shope. “We cannot solve a water shortage by arguing over smaller and smaller shares of the river. We need to make the pie bigger, and this bill gives Arizona and the other Basin states practical ways to bring more water into the system.”
“We need to stop trading paper around and start bringing new, real wet water into the state. Congressman Biggs’ plan prioritizes just that,” House Speaker Pro Tempore Neal Carter said. “Instead of focusing on scarcity, as Governor Hobbs has done by instituting water-use moratoriums and vetoing bills designed to authorize access to new water, Biggs’ bill plans for prosperity and abundance through the development of new water sources.”
“Expanding water supply should be a bipartisan priority,” House Natural Resources, Energy & Water Committee Chairman Gail Griffin said. “We need a long-term solution that protects the Colorado River system and works for everyone who depends on it. House and Senate Republicans support Congressman Biggs’ legislation and will continue working on state policies that protect existing residents, increase supply, and support rural economies.”
“Congressman Biggs’ bill rewards states that invest in their own water future, and Arizona is ready,” said Representative Alex Kolodin. “Governor Hobbs has spent four years managing scarcity instead of building supply. Her Colorado River talks stalled without a deal that enforces the Compact or that requires the Upper Basin to share in cuts. And when the Legislature sent her bills to develop new supplies, including brackish groundwater legislation I helped advance, she vetoed them and dismissed the idea as ‘wishful thinking.’ Arizona is less prepared today as a result. Congressman Biggs is doing what the Governor should have done years ago: putting real money and real urgency behind new water, and doing it in a way that benefits every Basin state. That is a win-win approach, and it is the one Arizona needs. The affordability and long-term future of our state depend on it.”
“Pinal County already understands that conservation alone is not a long-term water strategy,” Representative Chris Lopez said. “Our farmers, irrigation districts, cities, and water leaders have worked hard to stretch the supplies we have while looking for new ones. We are and continue to be the leader in water conservation and investment among Colorado River Basin states, allowing us to grow our population and economy while using less water today. Congressman Biggs’ legislation builds on that record by allowing us to conserve what we have, build the infrastructure we need, and bring new wet water into the system.”
In addition to the endorsements from these officials, the Arizona Farm Bureau came forward with its appreciation of the legislation:
“Arizona Farm Bureau supports efforts to strengthen Colorado River water security and advance the infrastructure investments necessary to protect the long-term water needs of Arizona and the entire Basin. We appreciate Congressman Andy Biggs’ leadership in introducing the Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act and his recognition that addressing the Colorado River’s challenges requires meaningful action, long-term planning, and solutions that expand our water resources.”
“The status quo is not sustainable, and Arizona’s agricultural producers cannot afford to be left carrying an ever-increasing share of the burden,” said Arizona Farm Bureau President John Boelts.
“Agriculture is essential to Arizona’s economy, food supply, rural communities, and national food security. Any effort to address the Colorado River’s future must recognize agriculture’s significant contributions, protect agricultural water access, and ensure producers have a meaningful seat at the table. Arizona farmers and ranchers have already demonstrated their willingness to be part of the solution but conservation alone cannot replace the need for investment in water augmentation, infrastructure, and reliable supplies. We urge policymakers to pursue durable, collaborative solutions that strengthen the Basin’s water security while safeguarding the ability of Arizona agriculture to continue producing food and sustaining our rural communities for generations to come."
Read Congressman Biggs's introductory press release here.
Read the bill here.
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Congressman Biggs Marks President Xi’s Visit by Highlighting Record on China and the CCP
Position: Rep. Biggs states that U.S. diplomacy with China should protect national security and sovereignty, and he supports policies restricting Chinese influence, access to sensitive technology, and supply-chain dominance, including visa restrictions, mining workforce and permitting measures, anti-fentanyl legislation, and support for Taiwan.
GILBERT, ARIZONA – As Chinese President Xi Jinping visits the United States, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) highlighted his record in the U.S. House of Representatives to address national-security, economic, and strategic concerns involving the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
“The United States should always pursue diplomacy from a position that protects our sovereignty, national security, and the interests of the American people,”said Congressman Biggs.“President Xi’s visit is an important reminder that while we should seek productive relations wherever possible, Congress must remain clear-eyed about the actions and ambitions of the Chinese Communist Party. For years, the CCP has sought to expand its influence abroad, gain access to sensitive American technology and research, dominate critical supply chains, and pressure Taiwan. I will always support policies designed to protect the United States from these vulnerabilities and strengthen America’s ability to compete with China on the world stage.”
In 2019, Chinese government officials sent a letter to Congressman Biggs, requesting that he “not make any contact with officials of Taiwan.” This aggressive outreach took place around the time of the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, when Congressman Biggs attended a celebratory reception in the Phoenix area. Congressman Biggs penned a national op-ed in response.
Throughout his five-term tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Biggs has introduced, cosponsored, or supported numerous measures addressing threats and strategic challenges involving China and the CCP, including:
Stop CCP VISAs Act – Cosponsored legislation restricting certain student and exchange visas for nationals of the People’s Republic of China seeking to conduct research or pursue courses of study in the United States.
FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act Mining Engineering Amendment – Secured a bipartisan amendment addressing the substantial disparity between the American and Chinese mining engineering workforces and strengthening the pipeline of American mining engineers essential to critical mineral independence and national security.
Protecting Domestic Mining Act – Supported legislation aimed at accelerating the federal permitting process for domestic mining and mineral-processing projects, strengthening American critical mineral supply chains and reducing dependence on foreign competitors.
Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025 – Supported House-passed legislation addressing the role of Chinese entities in the production and trafficking of illicit fentanyl and its precursor chemicals into the United States.
Legislation Supporting Taiwan – Supported congressional efforts strengthening America’s relationship with Taiwan and countering pressure from Beijing, including legislation concerning Taiwan’s participation in international organizations.
Stop China’s IP Theft Act – Repeatedly cosponsored legislation targeting specified members of the Chinese Communist Party in response to the theft of American intellectual property and technology.
Preventing Malign CCP Influence on Academic Institutions Act – Cosponsored legislation requiring greater transparency concerning relationships between American colleges and universities and entities affiliated with the Chinese government, Chinese Communist Party, and People’s Liberation Army.
No Taxpayer Funding for the Chinese Communist Party Act – Cosponsored legislation addressing U.S. taxpayer-funded research and federal funding that could benefit the Chinese Communist Party or entities connected to the People’s Republic of China.
No American Land for Communist China Act – Cosponsored legislation restricting certain Chinese Communist Party-linked individuals and entities from acquiring real estate adjacent to sensitive federal lands.
Resolution Addressing the Strategic Challenge from China – Introduced a congressional resolution warning about the long-term strategic challenge posed by the People’s Republic of China, including its military expansion, cyber activities, intellectual property theft, pressure on Taiwan, and efforts to expand its global influence.
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Congressman Biggs Supports Critical Legal Case for Free Exercise of Religious Liberty
Position: Congressman Biggs joined an amicus brief in Grand v. City of University Heights supporting an individual's right to host a home prayer gathering and asserting that RLUIPA claimants may seek relief as soon as government action substantially burdens religious exercise.
GILBERT, ARIZONA – Alongside dozens of colleagues from the U.S. House and Senate, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) joined an amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court of the United States in Grand v. City of University Heights, supporting an individual’s constitutional right to host a prayer meeting in his home and protections afforded under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA).
In 2021, Daniel Grand, an Orthodox Jew, sought to convene an informal prayer group at his home in University Heights, Ohio. After learning of the planned gatherings, city officials sent Grand a cease-and-desist letter prohibiting him from hosting the prayer group.
Grand initially sought a permit that would allow the group to meet in his home but withdrew his application after learning that obtaining the license would require his family to move out of the residence. Lower federal courts subsequently dismissed Grand’s case because he did not complete the permitting process, prompting his appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court has agreed to hear the case later this year.
“Religious liberty was one of the foundational principles our Founders sought to protect when establishing our constitutional system of government,” said Congressman Biggs. “The First Amendment and subsequent federal laws have protected generations of Americans in the free exercise of their faith without government intrusion or interference. No local government should be permitted to undermine or eliminate that fundamental right. I am honored to stand with Daniel Grand in his fight to freely exercise his religion within his own home, just as our Founders intended.”
As the Members of Congress write in their brief, “Congress designed RLUIPA to enhance—not restrict—religious freedom. Courts that impose an atextual finality requirement turn that design on its head. Their wait-and-see approach forces claimants to shoulder ongoing burdens on religious exercise while local zoning processes run their course. This Court should restore what those courts have taken away and hold that claimants may seek relief under RLUIPA as soon as government action substantially burdens their religious exercise.”
Read the brief here.
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Congressman Biggs's Statement on Continuation of Maricopa County Monitor
Position: Congressman Biggs criticizes the continued federal court monitorship in Maricopa County as costly and burdensome, and calls on the Senate to pass the Monitor Accountability Act, which would set term limits, fee caps, public input requirements, and judicial reassignment rules for court-appointed monitors.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Late last week, U.S. District Judge Murray Snow continued the grift of the federal court monitor in Maricopa County, who has far outlived his original purpose while costing county taxpayers $350 million for more than 13 years.
Since this monitorship began, about $32 million has been paid directly to the monitor’s firm, with a demand granted by the Court that the County have zero oversight into the bills the monitor submits. The prolonged intervention has also worsened deputy attrition and recruitment challenges, affecting MCSO’s ability to serve county residents. With the support of the U.S. Department of Justice, Maricopa County sought to end the order after three new sheriffs and near compliance to the court’s order.
Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) issued the following statement:
“I am profoundly disturbed that a court has allowed this rogue federal monitor to remain in place in Maricopa County. The monitor’s continued existence in our county and propensity for moving the goalposts from his original charge exploits taxpayers and undermines the brave work of law enforcement. This most-recent ruling underscores the need for the Senate to pass my Monitor Accountability Act, which sets common-sense and clear rules for courts’ use of federal monitors. I stand with the people and law enforcement officers of Maricopa County!”
Earlier this year, a bipartisan coalition in the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Monitor Accountability Act, which was sponsored by Congressman Biggs. The bill sets clear rules for courts’ use of federal monitors. If enacted into law, the Monitor Accountability Act would require federal district courts to follow common-sense rules when appointing monitors to oversee state or local government agencies. This legislation includes the following terms:
Term limits: Monitors may serve no more than five years and cannot be reappointed under the same court order, preventing long‑term control by any single individual.
No revolving door: Successive monitors cannot come from the same law firm or employer, ensuring independence.
Fee caps & transparency: Monitor compensation is capped and courts encouraged to require pro bono or reduced-cost work to control costs and ensure transparency.
Public input: Courts must announce the proposed monitor and allow public comment before appointment.
Off-ramp for states / localities: A monitorship may only be extended if the state or locality has not achieved substantial and sustained compliance, preventing open‑ended oversight.
Judicial transfer: After six years, the case must be reassigned to a different judge to avoid prolonged control by a single court.
Retroactive fix: Immediately covers monitorships older than six years, including Maricopa County, triggering required replacement of both monitor and judge.
Major law enforcement agencies announced support for the Monitor Accountability Act.
The Monitor Accountability Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate for consideration by Senator John Kennedy (R-LA).
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Congressman Biggs Introduces the Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act
Position: The release announces introduction of the Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act, which would expand water supply through federal augmentation funding, streamline permitting for water projects, and authorize federal infrastructure construction across the Colorado River Basin.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) introduced the Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act to expand water supplies, accelerate critical infrastructure projects, and strengthen long-term water security throughout the Colorado River Basin.
The landmark legislation comes as prolonged drought, historically low reservoir levels, and the failure of the Basin states to reach a long-term consensus agreement have created significant uncertainty about the future of the Colorado River. The bill focuses on increasing water supply by investing in water augmentation, storage, desalination, recycling, treatment, and conveyance infrastructure.
“The goal of this legislation is simple: add new water, strengthen the Basin, and protect the farms, communities, and military installations that depend on the Colorado River,” said Congressman Biggs.“After the Basin states were unable to reach a long-term consensus agreement and the Bureau of Reclamation imposed significant new reductions on Lower Basin water deliveries for 2027 and 2028, it became more apparent than ever that Congress must pursue solutions that increase water supplies and provide greater long-term certainty.”
If enacted into law, the Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act would:
1. Cut federal red tape so water projects get built faster.
The bill exempts water‑supply projects from NEPA and imposes clear permitting deadlines. Agencies must make completeness decisions within 30 days and final decisions within 180 days. The bill also allows a wider range of feasibility and impact‑analysis studies to be used, so project sponsors do not have to redo years of engineering work. And for major federal projects, the bill provides congressional pre‑authorization, preventing the long delays that often occur while waiting for separate approval. Together, these reforms move projects from concept to construction without years of delay.
2. Create a federal program to build new water supply.
The bill establishes a Basin‑wide Water Augmentation Fund and a generous 2:1 federal cost share, allowing states, Tribes, cities, utilities, and private partners to build desalination, reuse, storage, conveyance, aquifer recharge, salt cedar removal, and other supply‑side projects. This is the largest federal investment ever aimed directly at adding new water to the Colorado River system.
3. Launch major federal infrastructure projects across the Basin.
The bill authorizes and accelerates federal construction in the Upper and Lower Basins. It includes:
Restoring the Yuma Desalting Plant to full capacity.
Binational desalination with Mexico to reduce U.S. treaty delivery obligations.
California ocean‑discharge capture to convert wasted stormwater and wastewater into usable supply.
Arizona and Nevada augmentation projects that move straight from feasibility to construction.
Upper Basin development projects that increase reliable supply without reducing downstream deliveries.
“My bill offers a path forward by investing in new water, modernizing critical infrastructure, and removing unnecessary federal barriers that can delay projects for years, continued Biggs.“Increasing the amount of water available to the Basin will bolster our single-family housing market, and strengthen food security, economic security, and national security throughout the American Southwest. Congress and the people we serve cannot simply wait for relief from the drought or conserve our way out of this crisis. We must think big, be leaders, and deliver real solutions that will bring relief for decades to come. I urge my colleagues to act quickly and send this legislation to the President’s desk.”
Over the past several years, Congressman Biggs has worked to advance solutions that strengthen Arizona’s water security, improve existing infrastructure, develop new water supplies, and provide relief to communities and stakeholders affected by prolonged drought conditions and reductions in Colorado River water deliveries.
Those efforts include:
In March 2026, Congressman Biggs led Arizona’s Republican Members of Congress in submitting a formal comment letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum expressing serious concerns about the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
In April 2026, Congressman Biggs co-led a letter with Congressman Greg Stanton (AZ-09) to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, successfully urging the Bureau of Reclamation to release federal funds to address the ongoing drought across the Colorado River Basin. Reclamation announced they would release $450 million – $350 million of which will flow to Lower Basin States.
Earlier this summer, Congressman Biggs led a letter to U.S. House leadership, urging the inclusion of funds in the recently introduced emergency funding package to address the increasingly dire condition of the Colorado River Basin. The funding would support water infrastructure, investments, upgrades, and long-term planning for the future of this vital resource.
In addition to these efforts, Congressman Biggs worked behind the scenes meeting with federal, state, and local stakeholders to put Arizona in the best-possible position for this new framework.
Read the text of the bill here.
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Position: Congressman Biggs introduced legislation to modernize the Department of Defense's Law Enforcement Support Office (1033 program), which provides surplus federal equipment to state and local law enforcement. The bill aims to improve program administration through enhanced coordination, standardized procedures, coordinator training, and transparent reporting.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) introduced the Providing Resources and Oversight for Tactical Equipment to Communities and Troops (PROTECT) Act. The bill modernizes the administration of the Department of War’s Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) or “1033 program,” which allows state and local law enforcement agencies to acquire surplus equipment. This update will help the program operate more efficiently and better serve communities nationwide.
The LESO program equips state and local law enforcement with surplus federal resources (ranging from office supplies, vehicles, and specialized gear) used in active shooter response, disaster relief, counterdrug operations, and border security – at minimal cost to these agencies. The LESO program, housed in the Defense Logistics Agency, was created in 1995 after authorization under the National Defense Authorization Act (Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991).
“I introduced the PROTECT Act following conversations with Arizona stakeholders who were frustrated with the growing lack of coordination between state and federal partners,” said Congressman Biggs. “This necessary update ensures greater oversight, clearer standards, and more effective state-federal coordination to carry out the program’s mission. I’m grateful for another opportunity to stand with our Arizona law enforcement community as these agencies protect our communities and respond to emergencies, natural disasters, and public safety threats."
The PROTECT Act strengthens the role of State Coordinators and addresses local requests for greater consistency across the program by requiring standardized state-federal consultation procedures, annual coordinator training, regular Defense Logistics Agency program reviews, and transparent biennial reporting to Congress and the public.
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Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.HOUSE FREEDOM FUNDLeadership1 contributionMember-of-Congress leadership PAC — supports conservative House candidates and Republican priorities aligned with fiscal and social conservative principles.AI$5,000
2.JIM JORDAN FOR CONGRESS1 contribution$2,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.HESS$3,500
2.REMAX FOOTHILLS$500
3.CNS PANTEX$100
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
