Emergency Conservation Program payments in Bristol County, Rhode Island totaled $16,156 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Bristol County, Rhode Island Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Conservation Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Rhode Island (Rep. James Langevin) | $256,712 | 34.8% | 34.8% |
| 2 | 1st District of Rhode Island (Rep. David Cicilline) | $190,454 | 25.8% | 60.5% |
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.
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