Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Craighead County, Arkansas totaled $1.3 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Craighead County, Arkansas Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Arkansas (Rep. Bruce Westerman) | $5,323,868 | 17.0% | 17.0% |
| 2 | 1st District of Arkansas (Rep. Rick Crawford) | $5,019,418 | 16.0% | 33.0% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Arkansas (Rep. Steve Womack) | $1,314,782 | 4.2% | 37.2% |
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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