Go PACK Go!

Press Release

As Wisconsinites face the first Packers blackout of the season this weekend ­due to scheduling conflicts, U.S. Representative Sean Duffy introduced legislation that would give all Packers fans the ability to root for the home team, in their homes. H.R. 5585, The Granting Our People the Ability to Cheer Kickoff (GO PACK) Act would allow Wisconsinites who currently reside in the Twin Cities viewing area the ability to access Wisconsin television broadcasts if they so choose. Currently, many residents from seven counties neighboring Minnesota, known as "orphan counties', do not have access to Wisconsin television broadcasts. GO PACC would bring Wisconsin programming to the region.

Rep. Duffy offered, "In Wisconsin, football season means Packers season. But some Wisconsinites may miss as many as 10 Packers games this season due to conflicting football schedules. GO PACK will allow households to continue to access their current programming, but also give residents the choice to access Wisconsin news, weather and sports -- including Packers games. This is a choice Wisconsinites deserve the opportunity to make."

GO PACK would provide local programming to Wisconsin residents in the seven border counties by allowing them to access in-state, over-the-air broadcasting. Cable or satellite subscribers may choose to keep their current broadcasting, elect the Wisconsin broadcasting or - for an additional fee - obtain both market broadcasts. The full text of H.R. 5585, is attached.

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