Disaster payments in Mississippi NRCS totaled $0 in 2021
Congressional Districts in Mississippi NRCS Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2021
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Mississippi (Rep. Bennie Thompson) | $18,871,401 | 39.7% | 39.7% |
| 2 | 1st District of Mississippi (Rep. Trent Kelly) | $7,945,530 | 16.7% | 56.4% |
| 3 | 4th District of Mississippi (Rep. Steven Palazzo) | $2,765,979 | 5.8% | 62.2% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Mississippi (Rep. Michael Guest) | $2,245,580 | 4.7% | 66.9% |
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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