Dairy Programs payments in Illinois totaled $22.9 million in 2023
Congressional Districts in Illinois Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Dairy Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $2,109,816 | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 2 | 17th District of Illinois (Rep. Cheri Bustos) | $1,973,328 | 8.6% | 17.8% |
| 3 | 12th District of Illinois (Rep. Mike Bost) | $111,490 | 0.5% | 18.3% |
| 4 | 13th District of Illinois (Rep. Rodney Davis) | $10,092 | 0.0% | 18.4% |
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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