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 WasteWatcherRecognizing Women’s Medical Innovations on World IP Day
Intellectual property rights must be protected to encourage future research and development of life saving cures.
The WasteWatcherCelebrating Creative Women on World IP Day
April 26, 2023 celebrates Women in IP, which should provide focus on protecting their intellectual property rights.
The WasteWatcherFTC Budget Request Would Lead to More Interference and Less Innovation
Congress should reject the FTC's bloated budget request and stop the agency from getting more power.
Press ReleaseCCAGW Expands Florida Ad Campaign Against Anti-Small Business Legislation
CCAGW is expanding the multi-media advertising campaign that was launched on March 31, 2023, opposing HB 1547 and SB 262.
The WasteWatcherFlorida’s So-Called Data Privacy Bills Will Devastate the Economy
A new law could prevent Florida small businesses from reaching their customers online.
The WasteWatcherHouse Renews Consideration of Privacy Legislation
House subcommittee holds hearing to discuss what should be included in legislation to protect consumer data privacy.
The WasteWatcherStates Should Take the Lead on Fiscal Responsibility in 2023
States should take the lead in restoring fiscal sanity, establishing accountability, and increasing innovation.
The WasteWatcherData Privacy Day Is a Reminder That a National Framework is Necessary
Data Privacy Day is an opportunity for all Americans and Congress to learn more about protecting the privacy of personal data.
Op-EdsStringent Oversight of Broadband Funding Should Be a Priority
Strict oversight by the 118th Congress is essential to accomplishing the objective of widespread broadband deployment.
The WasteWatcherCAGW Responds to Sen. Thune's Broadband Questions
Letter from Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) begins oversight process into broadband spending. Here is CAGW's Response.
Agency CommentsCAGW Response to Senator Thune on Broadband Funding
Broadband services should be properly implemented to prevent waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement.
Op-EdsPBMs prevent health care cost increases
Free market competition, not government interference, is the best solution to drive down prices in health care and other industries.
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