Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments in Washington totaled $17.8 million from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Washington Receiving Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Livestock Disaster and Emergency Programs 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of Washington (Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers) | $2,432,725 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 2 | 4th District of Washington (Rep. Dan Newhouse) | $743,977 | 4.2% | 17.9% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Washington (Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler) | $239,336 | 1.3% | 19.2% |
| 4 | 6th District of Washington (Rep. Derek Kilmer) | $86,987 | 0.5% | 19.7% |
| 5 | 2nd District of Washington (Rep. Rick Larsen) | $53,819 | 0.3% | 20.0% |
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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