Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Jackson County, Missouri totaled $59,548 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Jackson County, Missouri Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7th District of Missouri (Rep. Billy Long) | $3,793,161 | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 2 | 4th District of Missouri (Rep. Vicky Hartzler) | $3,695,142 | 8.2% | 16.6% |
| 3 | 8th District of Missouri (Rep. Jason Smith) | $3,642,177 | 8.1% | 24.7% |
| 4 | 6th District of Missouri (Rep. Sam Graves) | $249,528 | 0.6% | 25.2% |
| 5 | 3rd District of Missouri (Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer) | $113,532 | 0.3% | 25.5% |
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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