Miscellaneous Disaster Programs payments in Assumption Parish, Louisiana totaled $1.5 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Assumption Parish, Louisiana Receiving Miscellaneous Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Miscellaneous Disaster Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of Louisiana (Rep. Ralph Abraham) | $13,995,925 | 16.5% | 16.5% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Louisiana (Rep. Clay Higgins) | $10,600,596 | 12.5% | 28.9% |
| 3 | 6th District of Louisiana (Rep. Garrett Graves) | $4,104,117 | 4.8% | 33.8% |
| 4 | 4th District of Louisiana (Rep. Mike Johnson) | $2,367,774 | 2.8% | 36.6% |
| 5 | 2nd District of Louisiana (Rep. Cedric Richmond) | $408,036 | 0.5% | 37.0% |
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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