Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Blaine County, Oklahoma totaled $2.2 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Blaine County, Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma (Rep. Frank Lucas) | $71,185,954 | 41.7% | 41.7% |
| 2 | 4th District of Oklahoma (Rep. Tom Cole) | $21,875,009 | 12.8% | 54.6% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Oklahoma (Rep. Markwayne Mullin) | $21,148,967 | 12.4% | 67.0% |
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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