Congressman Flood Celebrates Streaming Services for Carrying C-SPAN Suite
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December 2, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) delivered remarks on the House floor ahead of the expected launch of the C-SPAN networks on the streaming services YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV. The speech follows a year-long effort by Congressman Flood and others who called on streaming services to carry C-SPAN as satellite and cable providers do.
A video of his remarks can be accessed by clicking here. News outlets are welcome to use the footage for reporting purposes. The full text of Congressman Flood’s speech is provided below.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise today to applaud YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV for expanding public access to Congress by carrying C-SPAN, C-SPAN2, and C-SPAN3 beginning next week.
For 46 years C-SPAN’s respected nonprofit service has offered Americans unfiltered gavel-to-gavel coverage of their government in action. However, millions of streaming households were left without this vital window into the debates and decisions which shape our nation.
By adding the C-SPAN networks, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV are making a strong, and I hope enduring, commitment to public service, transparency, and civic engagement. They now join cable and satellite providers like Comcast, Charter, Cox, DirecTV, and Dish in supporting a treasured service that strengthens accountability and confidence in our democratic systems.
This is a big win for the American people. Full access will help inform the public no matter how they choose to watch. I thank YouTube TV, I thank Hulu + Live TV for their important decision, and I yield back.