Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments in Wetzel County, West Virginia totaled $5,681 from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in Wetzel County, West Virginia Receiving Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of West Virginia (Rep. Carol Miller) | $1,087,109 | 28.7% | 28.7% |
| 2 | 1st District of West Virginia (Rep. David McKinley) | $334,024 | 8.8% | 37.5% |
| 3 | 2nd District of West Virginia (Rep. Alex Mooney) | $174,440 | 4.6% | 42.1% |
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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