Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana totaled $14.0 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Louisiana (Rep. Clay Higgins) | $16,014,296 | 19.3% | 19.3% |
| 2 | 5th District of Louisiana (Rep. Ralph Abraham) | $2,157,417 | 2.6% | 21.9% |
| 3 | 4th District of Louisiana (Rep. Mike Johnson) | $1,251,601 | 1.5% | 23.5% |
| 4 | 6th District of Louisiana (Rep. Garrett Graves) | $73,589 | 0.1% | 23.5% |
| 5 | 2nd District of Louisiana (Rep. Cedric Richmond) | $567 | 0.0% | 23.5% |
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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