Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Sac County, Iowa totaled $47,996 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Sac County, Iowa Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $5,368,005 | 41.2% | 41.2% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) | $1,267,305 | 9.7% | 50.9% |
| 3 | 1st District of Iowa (Rep. Abby Finkenauer) | $695,496 | 5.3% | 56.2% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Iowa (Rep. Cynthia Axne) | $257,083 | 2.0% | 58.2% |
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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