Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments in Iberia Parish, Louisiana totaled $262,939 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Iberia Parish, Louisiana Receiving Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of Louisiana (Rep. Ralph Abraham) | $15,043,645 | 31.2% | 31.2% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Louisiana (Rep. Clay Higgins) | $4,150,153 | 8.6% | 39.9% |
| 3 | 6th District of Louisiana (Rep. Garrett Graves) | $2,257,800 | 4.7% | 44.6% |
| 4 | 4th District of Louisiana (Rep. Mike Johnson) | $1,118,325 | 2.3% | 46.9% |
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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