Total Subsidies payments in Simpson County, Kentucky totaled $161 million from 1995-2023.
Total Subsidies in Kentucky by Congressional District, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Subsidies 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $1,858,808,864 | 26.7% | 26.7% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $169,717,456 | 2.4% | 29.1% |
| 3 | 6th District of Kenucky (Rep. Andy Barr) | $100,222,195 | 1.4% | 30.5% |
| 4 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $55,335,912 | 0.8% | 31.3% |
| 5 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $40,037,249 | 0.6% | 31.9% |
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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