Direct Payment Program payments in Alabama totaled $-29,598 in 2016
Congressional Districts in Alabama Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Direct Payment Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Alabama (Rep. Martha Roby) | $9,905 | -33.5% | -33.5% |
| 2 | 1st District of Alabama (Rep. Bradley Byrne) | $2,623 | -8.9% | -42.3% |
| 3 | 7th District of Alabama (Rep. Terri Sewell) | $133 | -0.4% | -42.8% |
| 4 | 5th District of Alabama (Rep. Mo Brooks) | $101 | -0.3% | -43.1% |
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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