Margin Protection Program payments in Arkansas totaled $427,296 from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Arkansas Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Margin Protection Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Arkansas (Rep. Bruce Westerman) | $30,745 | 7.2% | 7.2% |
| 2 | 1st District of Arkansas (Rep. Rick Crawford) | $10,772 | 2.5% | 9.7% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Arkansas (Rep. Steve Womack) | $193 | 0.0% | 9.8% |
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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