A more straightforward solution would be to pass this bill [1], which would require that tax-payer funded research be made publicly available. Once this become

A more straightforward solution would be to pass this bill [1], which would require that tax-payer funded research be made publicly available. Once this becomes mandatory the publication/reputation system will be forced to adjust accordingly (and many journals may not survive the transition). [1] http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/hr4004 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/hr4004