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WISE Government Act

USA119th CongressHR-1247| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Well-Informed, Scientific, & Efficient Government Act of 2025 seeks to improve Federal agencies' access to scientific literature and other subscription services. A key provision prohibits agency heads from entering into journal subscription contracts that include nondisclosure provisions regarding the cost of the subscription to other agencies or the Library of Congress, promoting greater transparency in federal spending on these resources. Additionally, the bill mandates that within six months, each agency's library must make its policies and procedures for employee access to subscriptions easily and clearly available, including for regional employees, typically through the intranet. This ensures that all federal employees can effectively utilize the scientific and research materials subscribed to by their agencies. Within one year, the Administrator of General Services, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, must submit a comprehensive report to Congress. This report will include a survey of subscription costs, identify issues hindering agency access to scientific serials, and provide recommendations for both short-term and long-term solutions, potentially exploring new purchasing models and greater interagency transparency .
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5049
WISE Government Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-985
WISE Government Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7201
WISE Government Act of 2024
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5049
    WISE Government Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-985
    WISE Government Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7201
    WISE Government Act of 2024


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Congressional oversightGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsLibrary of CongressPublic contracts and procurementScientific communication

WISE Government Act

USA119th CongressHR-1247| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
The Well-Informed, Scientific, & Efficient Government Act of 2025 seeks to improve Federal agencies' access to scientific literature and other subscription services. A key provision prohibits agency heads from entering into journal subscription contracts that include nondisclosure provisions regarding the cost of the subscription to other agencies or the Library of Congress, promoting greater transparency in federal spending on these resources. Additionally, the bill mandates that within six months, each agency's library must make its policies and procedures for employee access to subscriptions easily and clearly available, including for regional employees, typically through the intranet. This ensures that all federal employees can effectively utilize the scientific and research materials subscribed to by their agencies. Within one year, the Administrator of General Services, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, must submit a comprehensive report to Congress. This report will include a survey of subscription costs, identify issues hindering agency access to scientific serials, and provide recommendations for both short-term and long-term solutions, potentially exploring new purchasing models and greater interagency transparency .
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5049
WISE Government Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-985
WISE Government Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7201
WISE Government Act of 2024
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5049
    WISE Government Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-985
    WISE Government Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7201
    WISE Government Act of 2024


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill Foster

Bill Foster

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (3)
Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsLibrary of CongressPublic contracts and procurementScientific communication