Commodity subsidies in Maryland totaled $20.5 million in 2016
Congressional Districts in Maryland Receiving Commodity Payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Maryland (Rep. Andy Harris) | $14,594,079 | 71.1% | 71.1% |
| 2 | 5th District of Maryland (Rep. Steny Hoyer) | $793,237 | 3.9% | 74.9% |
| 3 | 6th District of Maryland (Rep. David Trone) | $143,889 | 0.7% | 75.6% |
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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