Commodity subsidies in Connecticut totaled $84.9 million from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Connecticut Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Connecticut (Rep. Joe Courtney) | $35,887,140 | 42.3% | 42.3% |
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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