Commodity subsidies in Rhode Island NRCS totaled $0 in 2016
Congressional Districts in Rhode Island NRCS Receiving Commodity Payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Rhode Island (Rep. James Langevin) | $21,129 | 45.4% | 45.4% |
| 2 | 1st District of Rhode Island (Rep. David Cicilline) | $20,591 | 44.2% | 89.6% |
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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