Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments in the United States totaled $986,931 in 2023
Congressional Districts in the United States Receiving Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Georgia (Rep. Sanford Bishop) | $173,112 | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| 2 | PRAL | $72,706 | 7.4% | 24.9% |
| 3 | 13th District of Texas (Rep. Mac Thornberry) | $20,301 | 2.1% | 27.0% |
| 4 | NDAL | $6,185 | 0.6% | 27.6% |
| 5 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $836 | 0.1% | 27.7% |
| 6 | 19th District of Texas (Rep. Jodey Arrington) | $610 | 0.1% | 27.7% |
| 7 | 11th District of Texas (Rep. Michael Conaway) | $279 | 0.0% | 27.8% |
| 8 | 9th District of Indiana (Rep. Trey Hollingsworth) | $4 | 0.0% | 27.8% |
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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