Direct Payment Program payments in 5th District of Virginia (Rep. Denver Riggleman) totaled $-20 in 2016
Congressional Districts in 5th District of Virginia (Rep. Denver Riggleman) Receiving Direct Payment Program payments, 2016
| Rank | District | Direct Payment Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9th District of Virginia (Rep. Morgan Griffith) | $2,874 | 36.7% | 36.7% |
| 2 | 5th District of Virginia (Rep. Denver Riggleman) | $-20 | -0.3% | 36.4% |
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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