NFL, Packers oppose Rep. Scott Fitzgerald's scrutiny of Sports Broadcasting Act
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 6:36 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
On June 10, U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald chaired a hearing examining the Sports Broadcasting Act, which the NFL and Green Bay Packers argue is essential for their existence. The Packers claim that changes could endanger their competitive position as a small-market team. Fitzgerald contends that the 1961 law, designed for a different media environment, should be revised to consider consumer interests and the impact of multiple streaming services. The ongoing investigation may lead to legislative reforms affecting how league revenue is shared among teams.
- •Fitzgerald argues the Sports Broadcasting Act needs modernization.
- •Packers say changes pose an existential threat to their financial future.
- •Fitzgerald has received backlash from the NFL and Packers.
- •Bipartisan support exists to maintain the current revenue-sharing model.
- •The U.S. Department of Justice is also reviewing NFL practices.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Wisconsin’s Fitzgerald leads Congressional hearing into NFL streaming
- 6:36 PMYahoo Sports — Why NFL, Packers are battling with Wisconsin Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
"(The Center Square) – One of Wisconsin’s Republican congressmen is leading the questions about how many NFL fans are being left out by games on streaming services. Southeast Wisconsin Congressman Scott Fitzgerald led the Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on The Sports Broadcasting Act on Wednesday afternoon.
"U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald chaired a June 10 hearing scrutinizing the Sports Broadcasting Act, which the Packers say is critical to their survival.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 1:00 PMWisconsin’s Fitzgerald leads Congressional hearing into NFL streaming
(The Center Square) – One of Wisconsin’s Republican congressmen is leading the questions about how many NFL fans are being left out by games on streaming services. Southeast Wisconsin Congressman Scott Fitzgerald led the Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on The Sports Broadcasting Act on Wednesday afternoon.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 6:36 PMWhy NFL, Packers are battling with Wisconsin Rep. Scott Fitzgerald
U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald chaired a June 10 hearing scrutinizing the Sports Broadcasting Act, which the Packers say is critical to their survival.
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