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House of Representatives
Session of 2021 - 2022 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: September 16, 2022 12:41 PM
From: Representative Patty Kim
To: All House members
Subject: Resolution: Giving fans a say in NFL secondary market broadcasts
 
The midstate is Steelers Country and no one whose blood runs black and gold should be forced to watch the Ravens. Often, fans sit down on a Sunday afternoon to watch the Steelers and instead are forced to watch the Baltimore Ravens due to decisions made by out-of-state and out-of-touch executives. NFL fans should have a say in which games are broadcast in their region. Viewing options should not be dictated by secondary market decisions forcing national broadcast partners to air certain games with no consideration for the fans in the affected region.
 
With this in mind, my resolution will urge the FCC to work with the NFL and national broadcast partners to find a solution for this problem. Together, these entities would seek and consider fan input when assigning secondary markets. This measure will hopefully help to facilitate the broadcasting of games in the areas where their fan base lies.
 
Secondary market decisions not only affect the fans, banned from watching the teams they support, but can also negatively impact the financial earnings of stations forced to carry less popular teams. In addition, local bars and restaurants suffer financial losses when NFL fans stay away on game day.
 
Dedicated football fans, local gathering spots, and even broadcast networks should not be negatively impacted by secondary market decisions. Please join me in supporting this resolution. It’s time to put up a Steel Curtain along the Mason-Dixon Line and make sure Steelers fans get Immaculate Reception.