Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments in Washington totaled $6.8 million in 2021
Congressional Districts in Washington Receiving Livestock Forage Disaster Program payments, 2021
| Rank | District | Livestock Forage Disaster Program 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of Washington (Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers) | $1,189,331 | 17.4% | 17.4% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Washington (Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler) | $35,183 | 0.5% | 17.9% |
| 3 | 4th District of Washington (Rep. Dan Newhouse) | $29,117 | 0.4% | 18.3% |
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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