Margin Protection Program payments in Massachusetts totaled $1.0 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Massachusetts Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Margin Protection Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Massachusetts (Rep. Richard Neal) | $186,168 | 17.9% | 17.9% |
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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