Dairy Programs payments in Tennessee totaled $778,541 in 2020
Congressional Districts in Tennessee Receiving Dairy Programs payments, 2020
| Rank | District | Dairy Programs 2020 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Tennessee (Rep. David Kusthoff) | $94,003 | 12.1% | 12.1% |
| 2 | 1st District of Tennessee (Rep. Phil Roe) | $47,052 | 6.0% | 18.1% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Tennessee (Rep. Charles Fleischmann) | $31,563 | 4.1% | 22.2% |
| 4 | 6th District of Tennessee (Rep. John Rose) | $5,608 | 0.7% | 22.9% |
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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