Disaster payments in Massachusetts totaled $1.8 million in 2018
Congressional Districts in Massachusetts Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2018
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9th District of Massachusetts (Rep. Bill Keating) | $68,322 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| 2 | 1st District of Massachusetts (Rep. Richard Neal) | $2,913 | 0.2% | 4.0% |
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.
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