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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 WasteWatcher

133 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.

Deborah Collier December 5, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Greater Accountability Ahead for BEAD and USF Funding Remains Uncertain

Issues with BEAD and USF must be resolved by the new Congress and Trump administration.

Thomas Schatz November 26, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Franchise 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.

Alec Mena November 22, 2024
Agency Comments

CAGW Submits Comments to FCC on Cell Phone Unlocking

The FCC's rulemaking is unnecessary and an example of regulatory overreach.

Eric Maus November 12, 2024
Press Release

Citizens 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. 

Alexandra Abrams October 31, 2024
Reports

BEAD: Broadband or Bust

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) provided $1.2 trillion for transportation and infrastructure projects across the country.

Peter Gerardi October 31, 2024
The WasteWatcher

The Hidden Taxes on Internet Service

Cities and states seek to sidestep federal limits on internet taxation.

Alec Mena October 30, 2024
Press Release

Citizens 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.

Alexandra Abrams October 17, 2024
The WasteWatcher

The Biden-Harris Administration’s Unintelligent Attack on AI

The Biden-Harris administration’s latest attack on American innovation is aimed at artificial intelligence.

Deborah Collier October 15, 2024
The WasteWatcher

The 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.

Deborah Collier September 26, 2024
The WasteWatcher

Protecting Intellectual Property in an AI World

Intellectual property rights should be protected when artificial intelligence is used in creative works.

Deborah Collier September 11, 2024
The WasteWatcher

USPTO-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.

Deborah Collier September 5, 2024

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