Margin Protection Program payments in Washington County, Rhode Island totaled $15,657 from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Washington County, Rhode Island Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Margin Protection Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Rhode Island (Rep. James Langevin) | $20,597 | 38.0% | 38.0% |
| 2 | 1st District of Rhode Island (Rep. David Cicilline) | $12,866 | 23.8% | 61.8% |
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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