Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in South Carolina totaled $1.0 million in 2023
Congressional Districts in South Carolina Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of South Carolina (Rep. Ralph Norman) | $376,492 | 36.2% | 36.2% |
| 2 | 3rd District of South Carolina (Rep. Jeff Duncan) | $31,673 | 3.0% | 39.2% |
| 3 | 6th District of South Carolina (Rep. James Clyburn) | $107 | 0.0% | 39.2% |
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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