Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Madison County, Arkansas totaled $550,648 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Madison County, Arkansas Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Arkansas (Rep. Bruce Westerman) | $3,057,772 | 24.7% | 24.7% |
| 2 | 1st District of Arkansas (Rep. Rick Crawford) | $2,211,742 | 17.9% | 42.6% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Arkansas (Rep. Steve Womack) | $287,455 | 2.3% | 44.9% |
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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