Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Iowa totaled $237,278 in 2021
Congressional Districts in Iowa Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2021
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Iowa (Rep. Abby Finkenauer) | $77,158 | 32.5% | 32.5% |
| 2 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $22,994 | 9.7% | 42.2% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) | $12,885 | 5.4% | 47.6% |
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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