Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Effingham County, Georgia totaled $1.1 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Effingham County, Georgia Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Georgia (Rep. Austin Scott) | $3,548,315 | 10.6% | 10.6% |
| 2 | 12th District of Georgia (Rep. Rick Allen) | $1,244,069 | 3.7% | 14.3% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Georgia (Rep. Sanford Bishop) | $282,954 | 0.8% | 15.2% |
| 4 | 9th District of Georgia (Rep. Doug Collins) | $166,365 | 0.5% | 15.7% |
| 5 | 14th District of Georgia (Rep. Tom Graves) | $82,760 | 0.2% | 15.9% |
| 6 | 1st District of Georgia (Rep. Buddy Carter) | $64,855 | 0.2% | 16.1% |
| 7 | 3rd District of Georgia (Rep. Drew Ferguson) | $624 | 0.0% | 16.1% |
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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