Innovation and Technology Policy Center
The Innovation & Technology Policy Center (ITPC) was created to increase the prominence of issues of great significance to CAGW, many of which have been at the forefront of the organization’s work since it was established in 1984. The issues covered by the ITPC include, but are not limited to, aerospace, antitrust, biopharmaceuticals, broadband, information technology, intellectual property rights, privacy, spectrum, and telecommunications.
The ITPC reviews current laws and regulations at the federal and state levels of government since they affect the inventions and innovations of tomorrow, with a focus on ensuring that new technologies are created under light-touch regulatory regimes, rather than heavy-handed decrees.
The ITPC enables CAGW to take on special projects on issues related to its mission to reduce waste, fraud, mismanagement, and abuse in government.
The ITPC benefits from the leadership of Executive Director/CAGW Vice President for Policy and Government Affairs Deborah Collier and CAGW President Tom Schatz, who have a combined 78 years of experience in many of the issues that are included in the ITPC’s mission.
The Latest from ITPC
The WasteWatcherThe Future of the Universal Service Fund
To save taxpayer dollars, Congress should look at revamping the USF program instead of trying to expanding its contribution base.
The WasteWatcherProtecting Intellectual Property in an AI World
Intellectual property rights should be protected when artificial intelligence is used in creative works.
The WasteWatcherUSPTO-FDA Study Debunks Critics and Demonstrates the Importance of Protecting IP
USPTO-FDA study reinforces the need to protect pharmaceutical intellectual property rights for the future of new drug development.
The WasteWatcherCourt Further Delays Net Neutrality Implementation
On August 1, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit extended the stay on the FCC's latest net neutrality order.
The WasteWatcherFifth Circuit Determines the USF Fee Is a Tax
The Fifth Circuit Court rocked the telecommunications world when it released its ruling on funding the USF.
Agency CommentsCAGW Submits Comments on FTC's Interim Staff Report on PBMs
Overregulating PBMs will drive up prescription drug costs and be a disservice to the millions of patients that benefit from them.
The WasteWatcherAntitrust Regulators Play Monopoly: Rolling the Dice on Artificial Intelligence
Antitrust investigations of AI companies will likely stifle innovation and jeopardize US global competitiveness.
The WasteWatcherBroadband Rollout Requires Municipal Permitting Reform
Municipal leaders can expand broadband connectivity by lifting restraints on cell towers, fiber, and utility pole attachments.
The WasteWatcherDOJ Sets its Antitrust Eyes on Live Nation - Ticketmaster
DOJ’s suit will likely fail to promote competition or bring down prices for consumers in the long run.
The WasteWatcherSCOTUS Delivers a Blow to the Regulatory State
Chevron deference is overturned by the Supreme Court in its ruling in favor of Loper Bright Enterprises.
The WasteWatcherCongress Needs to Stop the FCC From Taking Over the Internet
Congress, not the FCC, should decide how the internet should be regulated.
The WasteWatcherCCAGW Urges House of Representatives to Oppose H.R. 8371
Title V of H.R. 8371 would slow deployments and improvements to the VA electronic health record management system.
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