Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Washington County, Kentucky totaled $608,415 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Washington County, Kentucky Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $4,931,780 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| 2 | 6th District of Kenucky (Rep. Andy Barr) | $2,182,974 | 5.3% | 17.4% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $1,226,783 | 3.0% | 20.4% |
| 4 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $945,142 | 2.3% | 22.7% |
| 5 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $249,865 | 0.6% | 23.4% |
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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