Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments in Louisiana totaled $677,053 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Louisiana Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Louisiana (Rep. Mike Johnson) | $160,630 | 23.7% | 23.7% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Louisiana (Rep. Clay Higgins) | $101,546 | 15.0% | 38.7% |
| 3 | 5th District of Louisiana (Rep. Ralph Abraham) | $77,959 | 11.5% | 50.2% |
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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