WISE Government Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 12, 2019)
Well-Informed, Scientific, & Efficient Government Act of 2019 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 happenedNov 12, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 12, 2019
- Nov 12, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Nov 12, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 12, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House