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Press Release: Andy Biggs Urges Pentagon to Expand Copper Production on Arizona Defense Lands

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Biggs and two Arizona lawmakers urge the Department of War to expand copper production on defense land for security.

Investivoq AI Summary

Lawmakers seek copper expansion review: U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, joined by Reps. Paul Gosar and Eli Crane, said they sent a letter asking Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to look for ways to expand copper mining, processing, refining and recycling on about 3.12 million acres of defense land in Arizona.

Requested next steps: The letter asks the department to identify suitable sites, review existing federal authorities and partnerships, and provide a briefing within 90 days. The lawmakers said the effort could support national security, domestic supply chains and jobs, while noting Arizona’s role as a major copper-producing state.

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Andy Biggs Fundraising

Andy Biggs Fundraising

Andy Biggs recently disclosed $0 of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2026. This was the 1512th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. nan% came from individual donors.

Biggs disclosed $338.8K of spending. This was the 453rd most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Biggs disclosed $23.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 1188th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Andy Biggs's fundraising on Investivoq.

Andy Biggs Net Worth

Investivoq estimates that Andy Biggs is worth $6.1M, as of October 19th, 2026. This is the 155th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Biggs has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.

You can track Andy Biggs's net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Biggs.

Andy Biggs Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Andy Biggs:

  • H.R.10420: Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act
  • H.R.9731: No GRIFT Act of 2026
  • H.R.8920: Restoring the American Homebuyers Dream Act
  • H.R.8724: Providing Resources and Oversight for Tactical Equipment to Communities and Troops Act
  • H.R.8466: TRUE Accountability Act
  • H.R.8365: Monitor Accountability Act

You can track bills proposed by Andy Biggs on Investivoq's politician page for Biggs.

2026 Arizona's 5th Congressional District Election

There has been approximately $13,895,045 of spending in Arizona's 5th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.

Approximately $7,604,068 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:

  • HMP ($2,580,283)
  • 314 ACTION FUND ($979,088)
  • EDF ACTION VOTES ($619,746)
  • AMERICAN MISSION ($616,449)
  • AMERICAN MAJORITY ACTION PAC ($570,233)

The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".

You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Arizona's 5th congressional district election.