Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Garfield County, Washington totaled $82,086 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Garfield County, Washington Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of Washington (Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers) | $455,098 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Washington (Rep. Rick Larsen) | $266,732 | 4.9% | 13.1% |
| 3 | 4th District of Washington (Rep. Dan Newhouse) | $215,144 | 3.9% | 17.1% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Washington (Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler) | $58,100 | 1.1% | 18.1% |
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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