Livestock Disaster / Emergency payments in Maine totaled $64,293 in 2019
Congressional Districts in Maine Receiving Livestock Disaster / Emergency payments, 2019
| Rank | District | Livestock Disaster / Emergency 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Maine (Rep. Chellie Pingree) | $54,630 | 85.0% | 85.0% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Maine (Rep. Jared Golden) | $9,663 | 15.0% | 100.0% |
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.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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