Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Alabama totaled $240,973 in 2016
Congressional Districts in Alabama Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Alabama (Rep. Martha Roby) | $72,047 | 29.9% | 29.9% |
| 2 | 4th District of Alabama (Rep. Robert Aderholt) | $19,793 | 8.2% | 38.1% |
| 3 | 5th District of Alabama (Rep. Mo Brooks) | $6,096 | 2.5% | 40.6% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Alabama (Rep. Mike Rogers) | $5,010 | 2.1% | 42.7% |
| 5 | 7th District of Alabama (Rep. Terri Sewell) | $4,228 | 1.8% | 44.5% |
| 6 | 1st District of Alabama (Rep. Bradley Byrne) | $2,469 | 1.0% | 45.5% |
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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