Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments in Louisiana totaled $179 million from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Louisiana Receiving Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of Louisiana (Rep. Ralph Abraham) | $117,957,306 | 66.1% | 66.1% |
| 2 | 6th District of Louisiana (Rep. Garrett Graves) | $11,154,331 | 6.2% | 72.3% |
| 3 | 4th District of Louisiana (Rep. Mike Johnson) | $3,439,622 | 1.9% | 74.2% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Louisiana (Rep. Clay Higgins) | $1,207,659 | 0.7% | 74.9% |
| 5 | 2nd District of Louisiana (Rep. Cedric Richmond) | $67,717 | 0.0% | 74.9% |
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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