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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

This Week in Waste - April 18, 2025

This Week in Waste highlights how taxpayer dollars are being wasted and efforts to fight back against this waste. 

Eric Maus April 18, 2025
The WasteWatcher

Implementation of Drug Pricing EO Should Protect Innovation and IP

President Trump's EO addresses the dual objectives of lowering drug prices while promoting innovation and protecting IP

Thomas Schatz April 16, 2025
Agency Comments

CAGW Files Comments with FCC on Delete, Delete, Delete Proceeding

There is no better time than now for a top-down review of FCC regulations. 

Eric Maus April 11, 2025
The WasteWatcher

Go DOGE Go

DOGE is the first comprehensive effort to improve government efficiency since the Grace Commission and must keep forging ahead.

Thomas Schatz April 10, 2025
The WasteWatcher

DOGE and DOD Agree with CAGW on Making Software Purchases More Efficient

DOD and DOGE are now looking at software licensing, which is one area that CAGW has noted needs closer scrutiny. 

Deborah Collier March 11, 2025
The WasteWatcher

BEAD Requirements Should Be Rolled Back

NTIA's complicated guidance and approval process has delayed infrastructure deployment of broadband using BEAD funding.

Deborah Collier February 13, 2025
The WasteWatcher

The Savings from Broadband Bulk Billing Are Saved

A Biden-era effort to ban cost-saving bulk billing of internet services has been halted by new FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.

Deborah Collier January 29, 2025
The WasteWatcher

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns the FCC's Net Neutrality Rules

Federal Appeals Court correctly finds the FCC had no authority to impose new net neutrality rules.

Deborah Collier January 2, 2025
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

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