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 WasteWatcherCBA's Criticism of Senate Testimony on C-Band Is Ludicrous
CAGW reiterates its position that only the FCC should conduct an auction of c-band spectrum rather than allowing foreign satellite companies to benefit at the expense of U.S. taxpayers.
Press ReleaseCitizens Against Government Waste President Tom Schatz Testifies on Mid-band Spectrum
The widespread use of wireless 5G networks will dramatically change mobile communications, and technologies into the next generation.
The WasteWatcherThe Restoring Internet Freedom Order Court Decision
It is long past time to provide the telecommunications industry with certainty on how the internet will be regulated now and into the future.
Press ReleaseCAGW Response to Court Decision on the Restoring Internet Freedom Order
Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit handed down its decision on Mozilla v. the Federal Communications Commission.
The WasteWatcherA National Framework is Needed for Privacy Protection
Congress must promptly address consumer data privacy.
Press ReleaseCitizens Against Government Waste Hosts Steering Clear: Setting the Record Straight on AVs, 5G and the 5.9 GHz Band Event
Today’s event highlighted the need for a second look at how 5.9 GHz spectrum is being utilized.
The WasteWatcherPassing USMCA Must be Top Fall Priority for Congress
The time has come for the 25-year-old NAFTA to receive a much-needed update.
The WasteWatcherTime is Ticking on USMCA
In 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) entered into force, creating a partnership between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico that progressively eliminated tariffs and all duties and quantitative restrictions, except for a limited number...
Press ReleaseCAGW Statement on T-Mobile and Sprint Merger
CAGW urges the FCC to approve the draft order issue by Chairman Pai.
The WasteWatcherFederal Spectrum Turf War Could Hand 5G Victory to China
Our most dangerous adversaries could be given a massive technological advantage that will be difficult to overcome.
The WasteWatcherElizabeth Warren’s Broadband Boondoggle
This is stimulus 2.0 that will sink our country deeper into debt.
The WasteWatcherModern Television Laws Can Prevent Blackouts
The blackouts occur because Congress has failed to update the telecommunications laws.
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