WISE Government Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 25, 2018)
Well-Informed, Scientific, & Efficient Government Act of 2018 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 shall submit to Congress and each agency library a report on increasing agency library access to serials.
What just happenedJul 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 25, 2018
- Jul 25, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Jul 25, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 25, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House