Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments in Whitman County, Washington totaled $57.5 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Whitman County, Washington Receiving Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Price Loss Coverage Program (PLC) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of Washington (Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers) | $37,743,514 | 15.8% | 15.8% |
| 2 | 4th District of Washington (Rep. Dan Newhouse) | $8,274,920 | 3.5% | 19.2% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Washington (Rep. Rick Larsen) | $93,283 | 0.0% | 19.3% |
| 4 | 3rd District of Washington (Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler) | $27,704 | 0.0% | 19.3% |
| 5 | 6th District of Washington (Rep. Derek Kilmer) | $4,755 | 0.0% | 19.3% |
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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