Tree Assistance Program payments in Hamilton County, Illinois totaled $0 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Hamilton County, Illinois Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Tree Assistance Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $12,623 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 2 | 17th District of Illinois (Rep. Cheri Bustos) | $-1,050 | -0.5% | 5.8% |
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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