Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments in the United States totaled $137,586 in 2023
Congressional Districts in the United States Receiving Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Nebraska (Rep. Jeff Fortenberry) | $74,088 | 53.8% | 53.8% |
| 2 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $28,296 | 20.6% | 74.4% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Nebraska (Rep. Adrian Smith) | $2,160 | 1.6% | 76.0% |
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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