Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana totaled $671,889 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana Receiving Non-insured Disaster Assistance payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Non-insured Disaster Assistance 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Louisiana (Rep. Mike Johnson) | $1,809,374 | 18.6% | 18.6% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Louisiana (Rep. Clay Higgins) | $999,597 | 10.3% | 28.8% |
| 3 | 5th District of Louisiana (Rep. Ralph Abraham) | $938,430 | 9.6% | 38.4% |
| 4 | 2nd District of Louisiana (Rep. Cedric Richmond) | $40,721 | 0.4% | 38.9% |
| 5 | 1st District of Louisiana (Rep. Steve Scalise) | $4,981 | 0.1% | 38.9% |
| 6 | 6th District of Louisiana (Rep. Garrett Graves) | $1,098 | 0.0% | 38.9% |
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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