Disaster payments in Arkansas totaled $15.7 million in 2016
Congressional Districts in Arkansas Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Arkansas (Rep. Bruce Westerman) | $9,521,633 | 60.7% | 60.7% |
| 2 | 1st District of Arkansas (Rep. Rick Crawford) | $837,798 | 5.3% | 66.1% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Arkansas (Rep. Steve Womack) | $61,901 | 0.4% | 66.5% |
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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