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 WasteWatcher133 Broadband Programs May Be 132 More Than Necessary
It is time to review the 133 broadband programs across 15 federal agencies with an eye toward consolidation.
The WasteWatcherGreater Accountability Ahead for BEAD and USF Funding Remains Uncertain
Issues with BEAD and USF must be resolved by the new Congress and Trump administration.
The WasteWatcherFranchise Fees Raise Barriers to Broadband
Courts have held the line against franchise fee abuse. The FCC can protect consumers by ending the practice once and for all.
Agency CommentsCAGW Submits Comments to FCC on Cell Phone Unlocking
The FCC's rulemaking is unnecessary and an example of regulatory overreach.
Press ReleaseCitizens Against Government Waste Releases Issue Brief on the BEAD Program
The BEAD Program was provided with $42.45 billion to provide broadband access to unserved households across America.
BEAD: Broadband or Bust
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provided $1.2 trillion for transportation and infrastructure projects across the country.
The WasteWatcherThe Hidden Taxes on Internet Service
Cities and states seek to sidestep federal limits on internet taxation.
Press ReleaseCitizens Against Government Waste Names FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel October 2024 Porker of the Month
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel blocked funding for Starlink to deploy satellite internet service in hard-to-reach areas of the country.
The WasteWatcherThe Biden-Harris Administration’s Unintelligent Attack on AI
The Biden-Harris administration’s latest attack on American innovation is aimed at artificial intelligence.
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.
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