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Congress prepares to introduce legislation on NFL streaming practices

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 2:00 AM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Congress prepares to introduce legislation on NFL streaming practices

Summary

Congress is set to introduce legislation regarding the NFL's broadcasting practices, particularly its shift to streaming services. The discussions follow a congressional hearing criticizing the NFL’s practices as anti-consumer, amid pressure from Fox Corporation founder Rupert Murdoch. Investigations by the FCC and DOJ are also underway concerning the league’s antitrust exemption under the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961. This legislation aims to ensure that games remain accessible, potentially keeping a number available on free television. Bipartisan support suggests the bill could progress in the future.

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By the Numbers

•Congressional hearings highlighted concerns over NFL's broadcasting practices.
•Investigations by FCC and DOJ focus on NFL’s antitrust exemption.
•Bipartisan support may facilitate quick legislative action.
•Previously introduced bills aimed to enhance local market accessibility.

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2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Congress to introduce legislation on NFL’s migration to streaming, per report

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The NFL has found itself in the crosshairs of the federal government in recent months amid a not-so-subtle pressure campaign from Fox Corporation founder Rupert Murdoch. The league, which recently began an effort to renegotiate its media rights deals several years early with the hopes of securing billions of dollars in fee increases from its…
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