Commodity subsidies in Illinois totaled $59.5 million in 2023
Congressional Districts in Illinois Receiving Commodity Payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $6,845,898 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 2 | 17th District of Illinois (Rep. Cheri Bustos) | $2,534,499 | 4.3% | 15.8% |
| 3 | 12th District of Illinois (Rep. Mike Bost) | $372,320 | 0.6% | 16.4% |
| 4 | 18th District of Illinois (Rep. Darin LaHood) | $323,314 | 0.5% | 16.9% |
| 5 | 13th District of Illinois (Rep. Rodney Davis) | $220,058 | 0.4% | 17.3% |
| 6 | 16th District of Illinois (Rep. Adam Kinzinger) | $96,430 | 0.2% | 17.5% |
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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