# Copyright Office, Library of Congress

1 document across 1 day of the archive, 1 of them final rules. The five most recent days are below.

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## 13 August 2026 — 1 document

[the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-08-13.md)

> The Copyright Office amended regulations governing group registration of updates to news websites, clarifying eligible works under the option. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/copyright-office-library-of-congress/#s-2026-08-13

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### Group Registration of Updates to a News Website

*Rule* — Library of Congress · Copyright Office, Library of Congress

The U.S. Copyright Office is amending its regulation governing the group registration option for news websites. The final rule amends the definition of a "news website" to clarify the works eligible for this option, as set forth in the May 2026 notice of proposed rulemaking.

- **Takes effect** 13 August 2026 (22 days ago)

91 FR 52239 · FR Doc. 2026-16465 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-13/pdf/2026-16465.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/13/2026-16465/group-registration-of-updates-to-a-news-website)

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