Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Utah totaled $12.2 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Utah Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Utah (Rep. Chris Stewart) | $4,360,035 | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| 2 | 1st District of Utah (Rep. Rob Bishop) | $3,302,717 | 27.0% | 62.6% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Utah (Rep. John Curtis) | $959,758 | 7.8% | 70.4% |
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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