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Government Gets Royalty-Free Use of Works by Military Health University Faculty.

This law changes copyright rules for educational and literary materials created by civilian faculty at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS). The federal government will now be able to use these works royalty-free, meaning it does not have to pay fees for their use. This aims to streamline access to training and educational materials within this specific military institution, indirectly supporting military personnel education.
Key points
The federal government gains the right to use literary works (books, articles, etc.) created by civilian faculty of the USUHS without paying royalties.
This change applies only to works produced during their employment and is intended to facilitate the use of these materials for government and educational purposes without incurring licensing costs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6612
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Defense Civilian Faculty Copyright Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6612.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The federal government gains the right to use literary works (books, articles, etc.) created by civilian faculty of the USUHS without paying royalties.
  • This change applies only to works produced during their employment and is intended to facilitate the use of these materials for government and educational purposes without incurring licensing costs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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