WISE Government Act

This bill requires federal agencies to publicly disclose journal subscription costs and make library access policies clearly available to employees via intranet within six months. It mandates a report within 12 months on improving access to scientific journals across agencies like the EPA and NASA, identifying issues such as contract limitations and regional access barriers. The law prohibits contracts that hide subscription costs and aims to reduce duplication through better transparency and shared purchasing models. Key beneficiaries are federal employees in scientific agencies needing research materials, with no new funding or regulations imposed.