Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Mississippi totaled $87,169 in 2018
Congressional Districts in Mississippi Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2018
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Mississippi (Rep. Steven Palazzo) | $29,379 | 33.7% | 33.7% |
| 2 | 1st District of Mississippi (Rep. Trent Kelly) | $11,671 | 13.4% | 47.1% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Mississippi (Rep. Michael Guest) | $9,651 | 11.1% | 58.2% |
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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