Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Sebastian County, Arkansas totaled $375,154 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Sebastian County, Arkansas Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Arkansas (Rep. Bruce Westerman) | $4,287,503 | 19.4% | 19.4% |
| 2 | 1st District of Arkansas (Rep. Rick Crawford) | $2,966,256 | 13.4% | 32.8% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Arkansas (Rep. Steve Womack) | $1,314,782 | 6.0% | 38.8% |
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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