Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Tennessee totaled $147,385 in 2017
Congressional Districts in Tennessee Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2017
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6th District of Tennessee (Rep. John Rose) | $16,953 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Tennessee (Rep. Charles Fleischmann) | $11,278 | 7.7% | 19.2% |
| 3 | 8th District of Tennessee (Rep. David Kusthoff) | $5,642 | 3.8% | 23.0% |
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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