Margin Protection Program payments in Jackson County, Alabama totaled $21,145 from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Jackson County, Alabama Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Margin Protection Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Alabama (Rep. Martha Roby) | $77,726 | 20.5% | 20.5% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Alabama (Rep. Mike Rogers) | $33,568 | 8.9% | 29.4% |
| 3 | 1st District of Alabama (Rep. Bradley Byrne) | $24,133 | 6.4% | 35.8% |
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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