Dairy Programs payments in El Paso County, Colorado totaled $275,655 from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in El Paso County, Colorado Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Dairy Programs 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Colorado (Rep. Ken Buck) | $5,820,045 | 14.4% | 14.4% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Colorado (Rep. Scott Tipton) | $3,617,776 | 9.0% | 23.4% |
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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