WISE Government Act of 2024

Hozzl · 2024-02-15T04:45:36Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7201 WISE Government Act of 2024 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/15/2024, 4:45 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7201

Well-Informed, Scientific, & Efficient Government Act of 2024 or the WISE Government Act of 2024

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 must submit to Congress and each agency library a report on increasing agency library access to serials.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7201

Bill HR 7201 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2024. Bill HR 7201 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 1, 2024. Bill HR 7201's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of February 1, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7201

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7201

WISE Government Act of 2024

Well-Informed, Scientific, & Efficient Government Act of 2024

To secure Federal access to scientific literature and other subscription services by requiring Federal agencies and legislative branch research arms to make recommendations on increasing agency library access to serials, and for other purposes.