Commodity subsidies in Rhode Island totaled $2.7 million from 1995-2019‡.
Congressional Districts in Rhode Island Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2019‡
| Rank | District | Subtotal, Farming Subsidies 1995-2019‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Rhode Island (Rep. James Langevin) | $1,624,832 | 60.0% | 60.0% |
| 2 | 1st District of Rhode Island (Rep. David Cicilline) | $1,038,813 | 38.3% | 98.3% |
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 2019 is incomplete and only includes Market Facilitation Program payments made between January 1, 2019 and October 31, 2019.
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