Half a dozen Democratic representatives recently submitted a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting an update on the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) probe into the cattle markets.
The letter noted it has been over two years since the DOJ began its investigation, yet there has been no public update.
“While family farmers are being squeezed, families across the country are paying more for their beef and the Big Four are reaping record profits,” the letter read. “A fair and thorough investigation must be conducted, but the lack of communication or acknowledgment of the investigation is causing concern and further casting doubt on the integrity of the markets.”
The letter was signed by Reps. Cindy Axne (D-IA-03), Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ-01), Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Kim Schrier (D-WA-08) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07).
