Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Indian River County, Florida totaled $1.1 million in 2023
Congressional Districts in Indian River County, Florida Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17th District of Florida (Rep. W. Gregory Steube) | $1,410,384 | 3.3% | 3.3% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Florida (Rep. Neal Dunn) | $393,753 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| 3 | 1st District of Florida (Rep. Matt Gaetz) | $190,260 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Florida (Rep. Ted Yoho) | $90,314 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| 5 | 18th District of Florida (Rep. Brian Mast) | $52,519 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| 6 | 4th District of Florida (Rep. John Rutherford) | $3,045 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
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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