Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in La Salle County, Illinois totaled $2,998 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in La Salle County, Illinois Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $571,837 | 25.9% | 25.9% |
| 2 | 12th District of Illinois (Rep. Mike Bost) | $6,939 | 0.3% | 26.2% |
| 3 | 18th District of Illinois (Rep. Darin LaHood) | $4,119 | 0.2% | 26.4% |
| 4 | 17th District of Illinois (Rep. Cheri Bustos) | $3,347 | 0.2% | 26.5% |
| 5 | 13th District of Illinois (Rep. Rodney Davis) | $360 | 0.0% | 26.6% |
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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