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The U.S. Copyright Office has issued a new rule that requires all royalty fees submitted to the Copyright Office to be paid using Pay.gov. This rule affects cable operators, satellite carriers, and manufacturers and importers of digital audio recording devices who are required to pay these fees. The purpose of this change is to streamline the payment process and make it more convenient for users, as well as to eliminate redundant payment methods. The rule goes into effect on April 30, 2025, and tutorials on how to use Pay.gov are available on the Copyright Office's website.

The U.S. Copyright Office is conducting a study to assess how the Satellite Television Community Protection and Promotion Act of 2019 affects the satellite TV market, particularly regarding changes to the section 119 license for certain distant broadcasts. This study arises from concern that changes might discourage local news transmission, and public comments are being sought to help in preparing a report for Congress. The Act requires satellite carriers to provide local broadcast services in all designated market areas to use the section 119 license, while also making some uses of the license permanent, specifically for recreational vehicles and short markets. This inquiry is part of the Office's effort to understand if the Act effectively encourages satellite providers to supply local content to their subscribers.