Rep. Sam Liccardo criticized President Trump's decision to cut funding for climate initiatives, particularly the cancellation of a crucial $50 million federal grant aimed at addressing coastal erosion in Pacifica. Originally part of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, this funding was scrapped, leaving local officials struggling to protect vital infrastructure. Liccardo emphasizes the serious nature of climate-related threats and has co-sponsored the Save BRIC Act to restore the program. He asserts the importance of mobilizing support within his party to push for necessary legislative action despite being in the minority.
These threats coastal erosion, climate change, wildfires are real. Unfortunately, we have a president of the United States who is unwilling to stand with communities like Pacifica.
The grant Pacifica was hoping for was intended to replace an aging seawall along the coast, among other measures to protect residents living nearby.
Liccardo said fighting for the bill is crucial to protecting communities like Pacifica. We need to get enough signatures for a discharge petition.
Following the cancellation, approximately $882 million in BRIC funding will be returned to the U.S. Treasury or reapportioned by Congress during the next fiscal year.
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