Tobacco Payment Program payments in Indiana totaled $444,355 from 1995-2020‡.
Congressional Districts in Indiana Receiving Tobacco Payment Program payments, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | District | Tobacco Payment Program 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6th District of Indiana (Rep. Greg Pence) | $310,553 | 69.9% | 69.9% |
| 2 | 9th District of Indiana (Rep. Trey Hollingsworth) | $101,254 | 22.8% | 92.7% |
| 3 | 8th District of Indiana (Rep. Larry Bucshon) | $27,617 | 6.2% | 98.9% |
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.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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