Total Emergency Relief Program payments in Benzie County, Michigan totaled $22,459 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Benzie County, Michigan Receiving Total Emergency Relief Program payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Total Emergency Relief Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6th District of Michigan (Rep. Fred Upton) | $1,783,320 | 16.0% | 16.0% |
| 2 | 10th District of Michigan (Rep. Paul Mitchell) | $1,430,570 | 12.8% | 28.8% |
| 3 | 1st District of Michigan (Rep. Jack Bergman) | $752,472 | 6.7% | 35.5% |
| 4 | 4th District of Michigan (Rep. John Moolenaar) | $592,632 | 5.3% | 40.8% |
| 5 | 7th District of Michigan (Rep. Tim Walberg) | $366,562 | 3.3% | 44.1% |
| 6 | 2nd District of Michigan (Rep. Bill Huizenga) | $39,383 | 0.4% | 44.4% |
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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