Deficiency Payment payments in Island County, Washington totaled $27,843 from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Island County, Washington Receiving Deficiency Payment payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Deficiency Payment 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of Washington (Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers) | $1,293,467 | 14.0% | 14.0% |
| 2 | 4th District of Washington (Rep. Dan Newhouse) | $423,189 | 4.6% | 18.6% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Washington (Rep. Rick Larsen) | $27,843 | 0.3% | 18.9% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Washington (Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler) | $295 | 0.0% | 18.9% |
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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