Commodity subsidies in Utah totaled $11.6 million in 2023
Congressional Districts in Utah Receiving Commodity Payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Utah (Rep. Rob Bishop) | $5,799,264 | 49.9% | 49.9% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Utah (Rep. Chris Stewart) | $2,008,795 | 17.3% | 67.2% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Utah (Rep. John Curtis) | $44,344 | 0.4% | 67.6% |
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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