# 2026-22602: Copyright Office Takes On Fraudsters Gaming Music Streaming Royalties

2026-22602, Music Streaming Fraud, is a Federal Register notice from Library of Congress, Copyright Office, Library of Congress published 2026-11-05, effective The comment periods for the notice of inquiry published at 91 FR 64188 on October 7, 2026, are extended. Initial written comments are due no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 18, 2026. Written reply comments are due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, January 29, 2027. (as of 2026-11-06).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22602
- As of: 2026-11-06
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-22602
- Title: Music Streaming Fraud
- Type: Notice
- Agencies: Library of Congress; Copyright Office, Library of Congress
- Citation: 91 FR 69887
- Published: 2026-11-05
- Effective: The comment periods for the notice of inquiry published at 91 FR 64188 on October 7, 2026, are extended. Initial written comments are due no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, December 18, 2026. Written reply comments are due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, January 29, 2027.
- Comments close: 2027-01-29
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-11-06

## In one line

Copyright Office Takes On Fraudsters Gaming Music Streaming Royalties

## Summary

The U.S. Copyright Office is tackling music streaming fraud by asking the public for their thoughts and extending the deadline to December 18, 2026, for initial comments and January 29, 2027, for replies. This affects musicians, streaming services, and fans who want fair play in music royalties. The goal is to gather enough info to stop cheating and protect everyone’s money and rights.

## Abstract

The United States Copyright Office is extending the deadline for the submission of written comments in response to its October 7, 2026, notice of inquiry in connection with an inquiry regarding issues related to music streaming fraud.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-22602 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/05/2026-22602/music-streaming-fraud)
- [2026-22602 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-05/pdf/2026-22602.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22602 (as of 2026-11-06).