WISE Government Act
- Last Action
- 2/12/2025
Actions
- 2025-02-12Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2025-02-12Introduced in House
- 2025-02-12Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2025-02-12 (00)
Well-Informed, Scientific, & Efficient Government Act of 2025 or the WISE Government Act
This bill prohibits an agency from entering into a contract for a journal subscription that prohibits disclosure of the cost of the subscription to another agency or the Library of Congress.
Each agency library must make policies and procedures for employee access to library subscriptions easily and clearly available to the agency's employees, including regional employees, through the intranet.
The General Services Administration must submit to Congress and each agency library a report on increasing agency library access to serials.
Cosponsors (3)
- Mark Takano (D-CA)
- Mike Quigley (D-IL)
- Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- Government information and archives
- Intergovernmental relations
- Library of Congress
- Public contracts and procurement
- Scientific communication
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.