Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments in Clay County, West Virginia totaled $20,436 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Clay County, West Virginia Receiving Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP) 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of West Virginia (Rep. Carol Miller) | $237,161 | 23.1% | 23.1% |
| 2 | 2nd District of West Virginia (Rep. Alex Mooney) | $54,259 | 5.3% | 28.4% |
| 3 | 1st District of West Virginia (Rep. David McKinley) | $51,940 | 5.1% | 33.4% |
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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