Commodity subsidies in Sevier County, Utah totaled $16.1 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Sevier County, Utah Receiving Commodity Payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Commodity Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Utah (Rep. Rob Bishop) | $133,790,672 | 27.2% | 27.2% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Utah (Rep. Chris Stewart) | $109,472,554 | 22.2% | 49.4% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Utah (Rep. John Curtis) | $29,162,951 | 5.9% | 55.4% |
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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