Loan Deficiency payments in Kansas totaled $55.0 million in 2017
Congressional Districts in Kansas Receiving Loan Deficiency payments, 2017
| Rank | District | Loan Deficiency 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kansas (Rep. Roger Marshall) | $35,614,761 | 64.7% | 64.7% |
| 2 | 4th District of Kansas (Rep. Ron Estes) | $3,702,662 | 6.7% | 71.5% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Kansas (Rep. Steve Watkins) | $1,056,643 | 1.9% | 73.4% |
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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