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 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.
The WasteWatcherConnecting Americans to Broadband Should Not Be Impeded
With $42.45 billion on the line to connect unserved communities, NTIA should not force states like Virginia to rate regulate.
The WasteWatcherFederal Agencies Need to Improve IT Modernization Efforts
Federal agencies are still struggling with software asset management and cloud adoption, potentially wasting taxpayer dollars.
The WasteWatcherReflecting on Privacy Laws During Data Privacy Week
Data Privacy Week is an opportunity to review can be done to protect data and learn what privacy laws are being proposed.
Op-EdsA government takeover of the internet would be disastrous
At the top of the list of Biden’s bad policies is the FCC’s proposed reimposition of net neutrality rules.
The WasteWatcherBroadening Participation Will Strengthen National Security Space Launch Program
The Space Force has taken a positive step to increase competition in its National Security Space Launch program.
The WasteWatcherBroadening Participation Will Strengthen National Security Space Launch Program
The Space Force has taken a positive step to increase competition in its National Security Space Launch program.
Agency CommentsCAGW Files Comments to the FCC On Proposed Net Neutrality Rulemaking
The re-classification of the internet as a Title II service will impose heavy-handed regulations and reduce broadband investments.
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