Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Illinois totaled $100,171 in 2017
Congressional Districts in Illinois Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 2017
| Rank | District | Grasslands Reserve Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $1,018 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
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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