Disaster payments in Rhode Island totaled $258,814 in 2017
Congressional Districts in Rhode Island Receiving Total Disaster Programs payments, 2017
| Rank | District | Total Disaster Programs 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Rhode Island (Rep. James Langevin) | $59,053 | 22.8% | 22.8% |
| 2 | 1st District of Rhode Island (Rep. David Cicilline) | $13,467 | 5.2% | 28.0% |
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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