Total Subsidies payments in Fremont County, Colorado totaled $528,170 in 2023
Total Subsidies in Colorado by Congressional District, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Subsidies 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Colorado (Rep. Ken Buck) | $110,947,185 | 27.3% | 27.3% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Colorado (Rep. Scott Tipton) | $30,475,693 | 7.5% | 34.8% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Colorado (Rep. Joe Neguse) | $825,639 | 0.2% | 35.0% |
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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