Commodity subsidies in Saint James Parish, Louisiana totaled $83 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Saint James Parish, Louisiana Receiving Commodity Payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of Louisiana (Rep. Ralph Abraham) | $3,890,465 | 33.9% | 33.9% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Louisiana (Rep. Clay Higgins) | $665,415 | 5.8% | 39.7% |
| 3 | 4th District of Louisiana (Rep. Mike Johnson) | $592,413 | 5.2% | 44.8% |
| 4 | 6th District of Louisiana (Rep. Garrett Graves) | $227,425 | 2.0% | 46.8% |
| 5 | 2nd District of Louisiana (Rep. Cedric Richmond) | $83 | 0.0% | 46.8% |
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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