Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana totaled $4.2 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Louisiana (Rep. Clay Higgins) | $14,187,183 | 53.8% | 53.8% |
| 2 | 4th District of Louisiana (Rep. Mike Johnson) | $566,590 | 2.2% | 56.0% |
| 3 | 1st District of Louisiana (Rep. Steve Scalise) | $426,433 | 1.6% | 57.6% |
| 4 | 5th District of Louisiana (Rep. Ralph Abraham) | $172,478 | 0.7% | 58.3% |
| 5 | 6th District of Louisiana (Rep. Garrett Graves) | $3,604 | 0.0% | 58.3% |
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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