Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments in Illinois totaled $5.7 million in 2021
Congressional Districts in Illinois Receiving Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments, 2021
| Rank | District | Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17th District of Illinois (Rep. Cheri Bustos) | $213,552 | 3.7% | 3.7% |
| 2 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $42,374 | 0.7% | 4.5% |
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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