Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments in De Witt County, Illinois totaled $23.8 million from 2018-2023.
Congressional Districts in De Witt County, Illinois Receiving Market Facilitation Program (MFP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Market Facilitation Program (MFP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $321,262,167 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 2 | 17th District of Illinois (Rep. Cheri Bustos) | $51,245,901 | 2.0% | 14.4% |
| 3 | 18th District of Illinois (Rep. Darin LaHood) | $45,436,012 | 1.8% | 16.2% |
| 4 | 12th District of Illinois (Rep. Mike Bost) | $20,331,755 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| 5 | 13th District of Illinois (Rep. Rodney Davis) | $16,021,896 | 0.6% | 17.6% |
| 6 | 16th District of Illinois (Rep. Adam Kinzinger) | $5,763,859 | 0.2% | 17.8% |
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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