Tree Assistance Program payments in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania totaled $1,233 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Tree Assistance Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. John Joyce) | $232,407 | 33.0% | 33.0% |
| 2 | 12th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. Fred Keller) | $600 | 0.1% | 33.0% |
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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