WISE Government Act

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 .