Tobacco Transition Payment payments in South Carolina totaled $117 million from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in South Carolina Receiving Tobacco Transition Payment payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Tobacco Transition Payment 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7th District of South Carolina (Rep. Tim Rice) | $56,516,932 | 48.4% | 48.4% |
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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