Total Subsidies payments in 2nd District of Idaho (Rep. Michael Simpson) totaled $96.3 million in 2022
Total Subsidies in Idaho by Congressional District, 2022
| Rank | District | Total Subsidies 2022 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Idaho (Rep. Michael Simpson) | $96,276,612 | 39.6% | 39.6% |
| 2 | 1st District of Idaho (Rep. Russ Fulcher) | $69,578,397 | 28.6% | 68.2% |
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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