Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Maine totaled $362,053 from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Maine Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Maine (Rep. Chellie Pingree) | $71,540 | 19.8% | 19.8% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Maine (Rep. Jared Golden) | $39,344 | 10.9% | 30.6% |
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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