Crop Disaster Assistance Program payments in Providence County, Rhode Island totaled $1.4 million from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Providence County, Rhode Island Receiving Crop Disaster Assistance Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Crop Disaster Assistance Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Rhode Island (Rep. David Cicilline) | $656,391 | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Rhode Island (Rep. James Langevin) | $464,644 | 18.4% | 44.3% |
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.
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