Overview

FedNet is professional Broadcast News organization that has been covering Capitol Hill and Official Washington since 1994. FedNet began streaming Congress on the Internet in 1996 and has since broadcast tens of thousands of live events over the Internet. We over affordable and high quality broadcast content to bona fide news organizations worldwide. FedNet provides the most advanced broadcast searchable video tool available on subscription basis, more than 22 thousand pre-edited clips via Getty Images and live transmission of Congressional events vie advanced IP broadcast transmission from our Hill facilities.

FedNet Firsts!!

  • 1994 – Founded & Credentialed by U.S. Congress
  • 1996 – Streamed Congress on the Web
  • 1997 – Streamed Presidential Inauguration
  • 1997 – Streamed State of the Union Address
  • 1998 – Streamed Impeachment Proceedings (in Video)
  • 1999 – Joined Technical Advisory Subcommittee (TASC)
  • 2000 – Streamed Presidential Conventions
  • 2001 – Developed the first Searchable Video Database of Congress
  • 2004 – Created Congressional Video Clipping Service
  • 2007 – Became Permanent Board Member of the TASC
  • 2012 – Mobile Streaming Coverage of Congress
  • 2018 – Largest Written Transcript Provider of Congressional Events
  • 2019 – Offered First Live Streaming Text News Service
  • 2020 – Launched Cloud-Based, AI-Based Media Editing Tool with TVU
  • 2022 – Launched Streaming Congressional Public Affairs Channel on Connected TV

 

 

 

FAQs

Where can I see the FedNet Channel Live?

FedNet broadcasts 24 hours a day on the following platforms and their mobile apps.

How can I learn about upcoming coverage?

FedNet updates its dynamic webpage at all hours, striving to keep any scheduling changes to a minimum, subject to any cancellations, postponements and occurrences based on floor schedules or other determining factors. FedNet makes every effort to provide users with the most relevant, most newsworthy coverage each day.  See our “Today’s Coverage” link on the top navigation bar for up to date coverage.

 

Can I repurpose FedNet’s video?

Not without licensed permission. FedNet provides high quality content subject to the rules of Congress and only with an explicit, written contract. As a credentialed news media organization on Capitol Hill, we can provide live syndication to bona fide news outlets around the world. Our footage has been used on-air by some of the most distinguished news organizations and cinematic documentarians.

 

As a news organization, can I obtain live video feeds from FedNet?

Yes.  FedNet provides live broadcast quality feeds to news organizations worldwide via IP video transmission services TVU & LiveU.  In addition we offer RTMP feeds for re-streaming to news websites.

Call us at (202) 393-7300 for a consultation.

 

I’m seeking a clip of Congress.

We can help. FedNet has more that 22,000 video clips of Congressional floor debates, select press conferences and committee hearings available for purchase on Getty Images.  Please use the following link to see our videos https://www.gettyimages.com

Call us at (202) 393-7300 for a consultation.

 

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