Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Iowa totaled $4.9 million from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Iowa Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $1,656,071 | 33.6% | 33.6% |
| 2 | 1st District of Iowa (Rep. Abby Finkenauer) | $513,075 | 10.4% | 43.9% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Iowa (Rep. Cynthia Axne) | $139,129 | 2.8% | 46.8% |
| 4 | 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) | $66,267 | 1.3% | 48.1% |
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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