Total Subsidies payments in Saint Helena Parish, Louisiana totaled $1.9 million in 2023
Total Subsidies in Louisiana by Congressional District, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Subsidies 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of Louisiana (Rep. Ralph Abraham) | $48,210,635 | 17.6% | 17.6% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Louisiana (Rep. Clay Higgins) | $9,916,418 | 3.6% | 21.2% |
| 3 | 4th District of Louisiana (Rep. Mike Johnson) | $8,120,142 | 3.0% | 24.2% |
| 4 | 6th District of Louisiana (Rep. Garrett Graves) | $1,031,015 | 0.4% | 24.6% |
| 5 | 2nd District of Louisiana (Rep. Cedric Richmond) | $21,410 | 0.0% | 24.6% |
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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