Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments in Florida totaled $55.7 million from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Florida Receiving Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Florida (Rep. Neal Dunn) | $4,328,170 | 7.8% | 7.8% |
| 2 | 11th District of Florida (Rep. Daniel Webster) | $3,217,994 | 5.8% | 13.5% |
| 3 | 17th District of Florida (Rep. W. Gregory Steube) | $2,389,897 | 4.3% | 17.8% |
| 4 | 1st District of Florida (Rep. Matt Gaetz) | $1,304,711 | 2.3% | 20.2% |
| 5 | 18th District of Florida (Rep. Brian Mast) | $898,216 | 1.6% | 21.8% |
| 6 | 3rd District of Florida (Rep. Ted Yoho) | $713,573 | 1.3% | 23.1% |
| 7 | 6th District of Florida (Rep. Michael Waltz) | $299,571 | 0.5% | 23.6% |
| 8 | 4th District of Florida (Rep. John Rutherford) | $274,169 | 0.5% | 24.1% |
| 9 | 5th District of Florida (Rep. Al Lawson) | $187,038 | 0.3% | 24.4% |
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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