Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments in Monroe County, Arkansas totaled $1.6 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Monroe County, Arkansas Receiving Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Arkansas (Rep. Rick Crawford) | $26,080,110 | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| 2 | 4th District of Arkansas (Rep. Bruce Westerman) | $3,772,681 | 7.3% | 58.2% |
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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