Total Emergency Relief Program payments in California totaled $611 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in California Receiving Total Emergency Relief Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Emergency Relief Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of California (Rep. Doug LaMalfa) | $18,740,028 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| 2 | 4th District of California (Rep. Tom McClintock) | $720,828 | 0.1% | 3.2% |
| 3 | 2nd District of California (Rep. Jared Huffman) | $517,013 | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| 4 | 8th District of California (Rep. Paul Cook) | $10,853 | 0.0% | 3.3% |
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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