WISE Government Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 11, 2021)
Well-Informed, Scientific, and Efficient Government Act of 2021 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 happenedFeb 11, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 11, 2021
- Feb 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Feb 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 11, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House