Dairy Programs payments in the United States totaled $165,313 in 2016
Congressional Districts in the United States Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Dairy Programs 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11th District of Texas (Rep. Michael Conaway) | $14,815 | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| 2 | 8th District of Missouri (Rep. Jason Smith) | $2,929 | 1.8% | 10.7% |
| 3 | 10th District of Georgia (Rep. Jody Hice) | $2,541 | 1.5% | 12.3% |
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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