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20 States Sue Trump to Reinstate FEMA's BRIC Funding

7/17/2025

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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell spearheads a coalition of 20 states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration for abruptly ending FEMA's vital Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. This initiative, essential for disaster preparedness, has supported nearly 2,000 projects across the country. The coalition aims to reinstate funding and safeguard BRIC resources for future resilience.

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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell spearheads a coalition of 20 states in a lawsuit against the Trump administration for abruptly ending FEMA's vital Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. This initiative, essential for disaster preparedness, has supported nearly 2,000 projects across the country. The coalition aims to reinstate funding and safeguard BRIC resources for future resilience.