Tobacco Loss Assistance Program payments in Missouri totaled $2.7 million from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Missouri Receiving Tobacco Loss Assistance Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Tobacco Loss Assistance Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6th District of Missouri (Rep. Sam Graves) | $2,348,992 | 85.8% | 85.8% |
| 2 | 7th District of Missouri (Rep. Billy Long) | $8,571 | 0.3% | 86.1% |
| 3 | 8th District of Missouri (Rep. Jason Smith) | $1,525 | 0.1% | 86.2% |
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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