House GOP Calls for FCC Investigation into Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show

Republican lawmakers claim the performance crossed the line for primetime television.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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House GOP members are calling for a federal review of Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl LX halftime show, arguing parts of the broadcast were inappropriate for a family audience. Republican lawmakers sent letters to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the FCC, urging an investigation into whether the NFL and NBCUniversal violated broadcast standards with the high-energy, Spanish-language performance that celebrated Puerto Rican culture and global Latin music.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny's halftime show was one of the most-watched in history, drawing over 130 million viewers. The calls for an FCC investigation represent the latest front in the ongoing culture war, with conservative politicians seeking to police the content of major televised events.

The details

While Bad Bunny's catalog contains some explicit lyrics, the live broadcast edited out profanity. However, Republican representatives like Andy Ogles and Randy Fine argue the choreography and lyrical themes were still inappropriate for a family audience. So far, the FCC has not publicly confirmed any enforcement action against the NFL or NBCUniversal.

  • Bad Bunny's halftime show performance aired on February 8, 2026 during Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
  • On February 11, 2026, House GOP members sent letters calling for an FCC investigation into the halftime show.

The players

Bad Bunny

A Puerto Rican singer, rapper, and songwriter who headlined the Super Bowl LX halftime show.

Andy Ogles

A Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Tennessee who called for an investigation into the halftime show.

Randy Fine

A Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives who also called for the FCC to examine the halftime show.

NFL

The National Football League, which produced the Super Bowl LX halftime show featuring Bad Bunny.

NBCUniversal

The media company that broadcast the Super Bowl LX halftime show on television.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The FCC has not yet confirmed if it will open an investigation into the Bad Bunny halftime show, but Republican lawmakers have vowed to continue pressing the issue.

The takeaway

Bad Bunny's history-making Super Bowl halftime show has become the latest flashpoint in the ongoing culture war, with conservative politicians seeking to police the content of major televised events. The calls for an FCC investigation highlight the growing divide over issues of artistic expression, cultural representation, and family-friendly entertainment.