Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Benton County, Oregon totaled $1.9 million from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Benton County, Oregon Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Oregon (Rep. Greg Walden) | $4,943,648 | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| 2 | 4th District of Oregon (Rep. Peter DeFazio) | $492,896 | 3.4% | 37.9% |
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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