Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Dukes County, Massachusetts totaled $29,601 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Dukes County, Massachusetts Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9th District of Massachusetts (Rep. Bill Keating) | $1,430,413 | 12.2% | 12.2% |
| 2 | 1st District of Massachusetts (Rep. Richard Neal) | $10,209 | 0.1% | 12.3% |
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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