Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Clay County, Nebraska totaled $72,709 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Clay County, Nebraska Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Nebraska (Rep. Adrian Smith) | $81,352,503 | 93.5% | 93.5% |
| 2 | 1st District of Nebraska (Rep. Jeff Fortenberry) | $635,360 | 0.7% | 94.2% |
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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