Commodity subsidies in Maryland totaled $19.6 million in 2012
Congressional Districts in Maryland Receiving Commodity Payments, 2012
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2012 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Maryland (Rep. Andy Harris) | $11,496,507 | 58.6% | 58.6% |
| 2 | 5th District of Maryland (Rep. Steny Hoyer) | $616,625 | 3.1% | 61.7% |
| 3 | 6th District of Maryland (Rep. David Trone) | $313,733 | 1.6% | 63.3% |
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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