The House Judiciary Committee has released a report criticizing the National Football League's use of its antitrust exemption, alleging the league has exceeded the scope of protections granted under a 1961 law.

According to the committee's findings, the NFL has stretched its limited antitrust exemption beyond its intended boundaries. The report suggests this practice has resulted in reduced consumer choices and higher prices for services like Sunday Ticket, the league's premium television package.

The 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act granted professional sports leagues a narrow exemption from antitrust laws, specifically allowing them to negotiate television contracts collectively. The House committee's report appears to argue that the NFL has expanded its interpretation of this exemption.

The report focuses particularly on pricing concerns related to Sunday Ticket, which allows viewers to watch out-of-market NFL games. Committee members suggest the league's practices have led to inflated costs for consumers seeking access to comprehensive NFL programming.

The timing and specific recommendations of the House Judiciary Committee report were not immediately detailed in available information. The NFL has not yet publicly responded to the committee's findings.