Tobacco Loss Assistance Program payments in South Carolina totaled $20.4 million from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in South Carolina Receiving Tobacco Loss Assistance Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Tobacco Loss Assistance Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7th District of South Carolina (Rep. Tim Rice) | $9,721,491 | 47.7% | 47.7% |
| 2 | 6th District of South Carolina (Rep. James Clyburn) | $3,365 | 0.0% | 47.8% |
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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