Tree Assistance Program payments in Hendry County, Florida totaled $1.7 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Hendry County, Florida Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Tree Assistance Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17th District of Florida (Rep. W. Gregory Steube) | $3,910,501 | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| 2 | 18th District of Florida (Rep. Brian Mast) | $2,391,946 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| 3 | 11th District of Florida (Rep. Daniel Webster) | $1,882,228 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| 4 | 1st District of Florida (Rep. Matt Gaetz) | $668,667 | 1.1% | 14.3% |
| 5 | 2nd District of Florida (Rep. Neal Dunn) | $84,147 | 0.1% | 14.4% |
| 6 | 3rd District of Florida (Rep. Ted Yoho) | $56,571 | 0.1% | 14.5% |
| 7 | 5th District of Florida (Rep. Al Lawson) | $2,228 | 0.0% | 14.5% |
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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