Democrats’ ‘Monopoly Busters’ caucus holds Seattle field hearing on food affordability

A new caucus in Congress co-chaired by Seattle Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal is launching a series of “field hearings” focused on affordability

By: Nate Sanford

Outlets: KNKX

Published: February 3, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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A new caucus in Congress is launching a series of “field hearings” focused on affordability, arguing that corporate consolidation is behind higher costs.

The “Monopoly Busters” caucus, co-chaired by Seattle Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal, held its first field hearing in Seattle last week to examine rising food prices. It was set up just like a real congressional hearing, with witness testimony and questioning from House members from Oregon, Pennsylvania and Washington.

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