Disaster payments in Nye County, Nevada totaled $1.8 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Nye County, Nevada Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Nevada (Rep. Mark Amodei) | $179,981,934 | 82.2% | 82.2% |
| 2 | 4th District of Nevada (Rep. Steven Horsford) | $25,033,033 | 11.4% | 93.6% |
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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