Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments in Lewis County, Tennessee totaled $12,617 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Lewis County, Tennessee Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8th District of Tennessee (Rep. David Kusthoff) | $78,272,166 | 57.9% | 57.9% |
| 2 | 7th District of Tennessee (Rep. Mark Green) | $975,992 | 0.7% | 58.6% |
| 3 | 6th District of Tennessee (Rep. John Rose) | $240,645 | 0.2% | 58.8% |
| 4 | 1st District of Tennessee (Rep. Phil Roe) | $222,106 | 0.2% | 59.0% |
| 5 | 3rd District of Tennessee (Rep. Charles Fleischmann) | $159,460 | 0.1% | 59.1% |
| 6 | 4th District of Tennessee (Rep. Scott DesJarlais) | $71,294 | 0.1% | 59.2% |
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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