Disaster Preparedness

States Challenge FEMA’s Reckless Cancellation of Critical Disaster Mitigation Grants

By National Security Desk | July 16, 2025

Twenty states are standing up against FEMA’s unlawful termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program—a move that abandons local communities and threatens American families’ safety from natural disasters.

In a bold legal pushback, twenty Democratic-led states have filed suit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for abruptly ending the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program. This grant initiative has long been a cornerstone for communities striving to shield themselves from floods, tornadoes, wildfires, and earthquakes—threats that hit home for hardworking Americans nationwide. Is Washington Putting Politics Over American Safety? The Trump administration's decision to shutter this vital program in April not only defies congressional intent but jeopardizes national interests. Despite Congress securing funds through bipartisan infrastructure legislation—including a $1 billion boost signed by President Biden—the federal...

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