Today, five U.S. Representatives sent a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell asking the NFL to end its blackout policy. The Representatives hail from districts that have been affected by blackouts and include Brian Higgins (D-NY), Dennis Ross (R-FL), Corrine Brown (D-FL), Kathleen Hochul (D-NY) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).

The Representatives write: “Given the significant changes that have occurred since the adoption of these regulations, including the commitment of substantial tax dollars to the construction and renovation of stadia and the vast diversification and growth of the Leagues’ revenue sources, we believe it is time for the NFL to re-consider and end its blackout policy.”

The letter also refers to the FCC’s recent decision — following a petition from Sports Fans Coalition and other public interest groups — to review its own sports blackout rule: “We applaud the Federal Communications Commission for its recent decision to review its outdated sports blackout rule, and we respectfully encourage you to take similar action.”

A copy of the letter can be viewed here.

Fans wishing to comment to the FCC about the blackout rule should visit EndBlackouts.com.