Total Subsidies payments in Washington County, Maryland totaled $4.3 million in 2022
Total Subsidies in Maryland by Congressional District, 2022
| Rank | District | Total Subsidies 2022 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Maryland (Rep. Andy Harris) | $11,629,027 | 23.1% | 23.1% |
| 2 | 6th District of Maryland (Rep. David Trone) | $379,470 | 0.8% | 23.9% |
| 3 | 5th District of Maryland (Rep. Steny Hoyer) | $316,146 | 0.6% | 24.5% |
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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