Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Pennsylvania totaled $4.7 million from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Pennsylvania Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. Glenn Thompson) | $81,591 | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| 2 | 12th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. Fred Keller) | $63,970 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| 3 | 13th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. John Joyce) | $39,266 | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| 4 | 9th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. Daniel Meuser) | $12,363 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
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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