Total Subsidies payments in Washington County, Rhode Island totaled $5.1 million in 2023
Total Subsidies in Rhode Island by Congressional District, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Subsidies 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Rhode Island (Rep. James Langevin) | $5,296,702 | 76.9% | 76.9% |
| 2 | 1st District of Rhode Island (Rep. David Cicilline) | $891,715 | 12.9% | 89.8% |
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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