Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments in Oregon totaled $4.7 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Oregon Receiving Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Oregon (Rep. Greg Walden) | $2,626,501 | 56.4% | 56.4% |
| 2 | 4th District of Oregon (Rep. Peter DeFazio) | $213,000 | 4.6% | 60.9% |
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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