Message from Congressman Scott Fitzgerald

Good afternoon, everyone, and happy Tuesday!

Recently, Congressman Jim Jordan and I sent letters to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman requesting briefings on sports broadcasting markets and "blackout" exemptions.

The Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 allows professional football, baseball, basketball, and hockey leagues to coordinate their broadcasting rights and sell them collectively without violating antitrust laws. However, with the rise of streaming services and changes in how fans access games, the landscape has shifted significantly. The current model has led to increased costs and limited access for fans, prompting questions about the Act’s relevance today.

These briefings will help us better understand how leagues manage broadcasting rights today and whether changes to the Sports Broadcasting Act are needed to ensure fans have fair access to games in the modern media landscape.

Read more here.

Keep reading on to hear additional updates about what's been happening in Washington and Wisconsin. I hope you have a great week.

-Scott

Wisconsin Delegation Letter to FEMA

Severe flooding in WI-05 and across Wisconsin tragically caused significant damage to communities and infrastructure. I joined the Wisconsin delegation in urging FEMA to act swiftly and support the recovery process.

Academy Day 2025

Thinking about a future at one of our nation’s Service Academies?

Members of my staff, along with staff from the Wisconsin Congressional Delegation, will be at Academy Day 2025 to share information and answer questions. Representatives from the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and the U.S. Naval Academy will also be in attendance.

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy (1101 Genesee St., Delafield, WI 53018)

If you are a constituent interested in requesting a Military Academy Nomination from my office, please visit my website here.

Backlog of Veterans Waiting for VA Benefits Down 37% Since Jan. 20

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has processed the most claims ever in an single year: over 2.5 million claims. This comes nearly two months before the fiscal year’s end. Backlog is down 37% since Jan. 20, with FY 25 claims handled 17.8% faster despite higher demand. Thanks to the Trump Administration and VA Secretary Doug Collins for delivering incredible progress for Wisconsin’s Veterans.

Read more here.

Constituent Services Highlight

If you are a constituent that can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. Please visit the Help with a Federal Agency page on my website for more information. 

Social Media Highlight

That wraps the updates from this edition of my eNewsletter. Thanks for reading along!  

-Scott

That's a wrap for this week's eNewsletter! Follow me on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to stay up to date on my work for the 5th District of Wisconsin.

Sincerely,

Scott Fitzgerald
Member of Congress