Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) announced a hearing titled “TV Timeout: Understanding Sports Media Rights.” 

“The media marketplace has rapidly evolved over the last decade to adapt to the shifting dynamics of the sports' media rights debate and the rising influence of online streaming platforms. The introduction of streaming services, in particular, has expanded the options for people to choose where, when, and what content they view, including live sports. We look forward to discussing this evolution and better understand the innovation and competition in this market and how it has changed the consumer experience,” said Chairs Rodgers and Latta.

Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing titled “TV Timeout: Understanding Sports Media Rights.” 

WHAT: A subcommittee hearing on how streaming services have disrupted the media marketplace and how it impacts the sports entertainment industry.  

DATE: Wednesday, January 31, 2024  

TIME: 10:30 AM ET    

LOCATION: 2322 Rayburn House Office Building   

This notice is at the direction of the Chair. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be live streamed online at https://energycommerce.house.gov/. If you have any questions concerning the hearing, please contact Noah Jackson at Noah.Jackson@mail.house.gov. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Sean Kelly at Sean.Kelly@mail.house.gov.