Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments in Chaffee County, Colorado totaled $325,536 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Chaffee County, Colorado Receiving Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Colorado (Rep. Ken Buck) | $29,722,070 | 40.2% | 40.2% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Colorado (Rep. Scott Tipton) | $20,305,596 | 27.5% | 67.7% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Colorado (Rep. Joe Neguse) | $407,974 | 0.6% | 68.3% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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