Direct Payment Program payments in Tennessee totaled $52,768 in 2016
Congressional Districts in Tennessee Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Direct Payment Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Tennessee (Rep. David Kusthoff) | $56,842 | 107.7% | 107.7% |
| 2 | 7th District of Tennessee (Rep. Mark Green) | $-1,647 | -3.1% | 104.6% |
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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