Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Benton County, Oregon totaled $459,576 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Benton County, Oregon Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Oregon (Rep. Greg Walden) | $17,052,472 | 70.0% | 70.0% |
| 2 | 4th District of Oregon (Rep. Peter DeFazio) | $1,543,151 | 6.3% | 76.3% |
| 3 | 1st District of Oregon (Rep. Suzanne Bonamici) | $5,439 | 0.0% | 76.3% |
| 4 | 5th District of Oregon (Rep. Kurt Schrader) | $351 | 0.0% | 76.3% |
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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