Commodity subsidies in Rhode Island totaled $2.9 million from 1995-2020‡.
Congressional Districts in Rhode Island Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | District | Subtotal, Farming Subsidies 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Rhode Island (Rep. James Langevin) | $1,784,286 | 60.8% | 60.8% |
| 2 | 1st District of Rhode Island (Rep. David Cicilline) | $1,106,985 | 37.7% | 98.5% |
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.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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