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 WasteWatcherBan on Bulk Billing Is Bad for Consumers
The FCC Chair is considering a ban on bulk billing for broadband in another effort to fix what is not broken.
The WasteWatcherRecognizing and Protecting Medical Invention and Innovation on World IP Day
There is nothing more important to strengthening innovation than protecting and promoting intellectual property in healthcare.
Press ReleaseCitizens Against Government Waste Releases Statement on Adoption of Net Neutrality
In a fit of destructive, unnecessary, and wasteful regulatory whiplash, the FCC has decided to reinstitute net neutrality.
The WasteWatcherCAGW Reviews 50 States' BEAD Proposals
Most states propose to regulate broadband rates, discriminate against non-fiber technologies, and preference government networks.
Op-EdsVirginia Fights for Affordable, Accessible Broadband
Virginia’s firm stand on BEAD funding serves as a beacon for the states.
The WasteWatcherACP Funding Expiration Will Affect States’ Broadband Rate Regulation
Ending ACP will complicate and delay state efforts to expand affordable internet access.
The WasteWatcherFTC Chair Khan Should Focus on Production and Prices Instead of Political Pressure
Mergers should be reviewed based on their benefits to consumers, not pressure from members of Congress.
The WasteWatcherThe FCC's Not So Merry-Go-Round of Net Neutrality
The Biden administration’s creates uncertainty for future of broadband deployments across America and wastes taxpayer resources.
Press ReleaseJoint Statement by CAGW President Tom Schatz and ITPC Executive Director Deborah Collier on Net Neutrality Rules
Today, the FCC announced it would be voting on reinstating net neutrality rules at its April 25, 2024, monthly meeting.
The WasteWatcherRate Setting for BEAD Funds Is Forcing States to Consider the Impact of Inflation
NTIA's pressure to include unrealistic price caps without inflation adjustment may discourage provider participation.
Agency CommentsCAGW Files Comments with FCC on RDOF Emergency Petition
CAGW responds to an emergency petition filed by RDOF award winners asking for relief from the FCC's buildout requirements.
The WasteWatcherCongress Must Restore Spectrum Auction Authority
A year has passed since the FCC lost its spectrum auction authority. It is time for Congress to renew this authority.
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