Margin Protection Program payments in South Carolina totaled $830,391 from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in South Carolina Receiving Margin Protection Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Margin Protection Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of South Carolina (Rep. Ralph Norman) | $55,678 | 6.7% | 6.7% |
| 2 | 3rd District of South Carolina (Rep. Jeff Duncan) | $28,155 | 3.4% | 10.1% |
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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