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 WasteWatcherThis 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.
The WasteWatcherImplementation 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
Agency CommentsCAGW Files Comments with FCC on Delete, Delete, Delete Proceeding
There is no better time than now for a top-down review of FCC regulations.
The WasteWatcherGo DOGE Go
DOGE is the first comprehensive effort to improve government efficiency since the Grace Commission and must keep forging ahead.
The WasteWatcherDOGE 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.
The WasteWatcherBEAD Requirements Should Be Rolled Back
NTIA's complicated guidance and approval process has delayed infrastructure deployment of broadband using BEAD funding.
The WasteWatcherThe 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.
The WasteWatcherSixth 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.
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.
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