Grasslands Reserve Program payments in New York totaled $2.1 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in New York Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Grasslands Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23rd District of New York (Rep. Tom Reed) | $181,612 | 8.6% | 8.6% |
| 2 | 19th District of New York (Rep. Antonio Delgado) | $145,450 | 6.9% | 15.6% |
| 3 | 21st District of New York (Rep. Elise Stefanik) | $83,800 | 4.0% | 19.6% |
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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