Sen. Tammy Baldwin introduces For the Fans Act to expand ...
As the NHL and NBA playoffs get underway, Major League Baseball’s season continues and the NFL draft approaches, Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis.
mynbc15.comHere’s what’s circulating recently about Tammy Baldwin and an NFL/Netflix-related statement.
Direct answer
- Yes. Senator Tammy Baldwin has publicly criticized the NFL for scheduling the Green Bay Packers’ Thanksgiving Eve game on Netflix and has signaled she will pursue federal action or legislation aimed at ensuring fans can watch home-state teams without paying for a streaming subscription.
Context and notes
- The controversy centers on the NFL’s decision to put a Packers game (against the Los Angeles Rams) on Netflix as a Thanksgiving Eve matchup, prompting Baldwin to push for a “For the Fans Act” to guarantee free, live, local access to games involving teams headquartered in a given state [source coverage from May 2026 reporting Baldwin’s stance and the Netflix arrangement] .
- Baldwin has framed the issue as one of affordability and fan access, arguing that Wisconsinites should not have to subscribe to a streaming service just to watch the Packers .
- Several outlets and Baldwin’s own press materials reiterate her intent to revive or advance legislation that would require free, over-the-air or otherwise universally accessible broadcasts for locally rooted teams .
What this means going forward
- If you’re tracking policy moves, watch for updates on the “For the Fans Act” or any related bills proposed by Baldwin, including how they would apply to nationally televised games versus local/home-market broadcasts .
- Reactions in Wisconsin and among NFL fans have been mixed, with supporters arguing for consumer protections and opponents questioning feasibility and impact on broadcasting rights and league revenue .
If you’d like, I can pull a concise set of the latest statements from Baldwin’s office and the NFL’s response, plus a quick summary table of proposed provisions and potential impacts. I can also provide a short timeline of key events as they unfold.