Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Smyth County, Virginia totaled $0 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Smyth County, Virginia Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9th District of Virginia (Rep. Morgan Griffith) | $121,744 | 56.8% | 56.8% |
| 2 | 5th District of Virginia (Rep. Denver Riggleman) | $40,788 | 19.0% | 75.8% |
| 3 | 6th District of Virginia (Rep. Ben Cline) | $3,291 | 1.5% | 77.3% |
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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