Total Emergency Relief Program payments in Van Buren County, Iowa totaled $599,581 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Van Buren County, Iowa Receiving Total Emergency Relief Program payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Emergency Relief Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $25,704,892 | 43.7% | 43.7% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) | $4,908,224 | 8.3% | 52.0% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Iowa (Rep. Cynthia Axne) | $3,301,756 | 5.6% | 57.6% |
| 4 | 1st District of Iowa (Rep. Abby Finkenauer) | $1,391,052 | 2.4% | 60.0% |
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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