The House Judiciary Committee, led by members including Jim Jordan and Representative Fitzgerald, has initiated an inquiry into sports broadcasting blackouts and the challenges fans face in accessing live games. The panel is calling on sports commissioners to testify about blackout policies, highlighting the difficulties viewers encounter, such as those affecting the Cleveland Indians' broadcasts. This investigation comes amid growing concerns over the fragmentation of sports content across multiple streaming platforms, which has led to consumers needing numerous subscriptions to watch their preferred teams. Surveys indicate that 42% of Americans prefer subscribing to streaming bundles rather than individual apps, reflecting changing consumer behavior. Industry commentators note the complexity and costliness of accessing sports content today compared to traditional cable bundles, which offered a simpler, more consolidated viewing experience. The shift toward streaming is also impacting traditional network television, with some observers predicting its eventual decline as sports remain one of the few draws for weekend network TV audiences.