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
Op-EdsTaking a day to celebrate innovation and intellectual property rights
Encouraging young people to participate in the innovation economy is a laudable and necessary objective, as well as ensuing that they understand the importance of protecting IP rights.
Agency CommentsCAGW Joins Coalition Opposing Proposed SEC Rule on Private Fund Advisors
As consumers face eroding purchasing power because of heightened inflation, affordable investment options are crucial.
The WasteWatcherThe IRS Begins a $70 Million IT Modernization Project
Facing a large backlog of paper returns, the IRS just issued a $70 million contract to update and modernize its IT systems.
Press ReleaseCitizens Against Government Waste Releases Issue Brief on The Path to a National Privacy Framework
It is more critical than ever for Congress to devise a national framework for consumer data privacy.
The WasteWatcherOpen Access Requirements Will Harm Broadband Deployment
Forcing the NTIA to use taxpayer funds for open access networks will stifle innovation and fail to increase broadband access.
The WasteWatcherNext Wave of Mid-band Spectrum Scheduled for Auction
Federal Communications Commission announces schedule for auctioning the 2.5 GHz spectrum licenses.
The WasteWatcherBroadband Bills in the States: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
State officials must ensure that federal broadband funds be used connect truly unserved and underserved communities.
The WasteWatcherFCC Moves Forward on Pole Attachment Issues
The FCC will be considering a proposed rulemaking to clarify who should pay the cost of pole replacements at its March meeting.
The WasteWatcherFlorida Should not Adopt California-Style Regulations
The Florida legislature should reject HB 9 and prevent the state from becoming like California.
The WasteWatcherBroadband Funding Should Be Tied to Accurate FCC Broadband Maps
Accurate broadband deployment maps are critical to ensuring taxpayer dollars are not wasted on duplication.
The WasteWatcherVital Regulatory Reforms for Satellite Operations
Members of Congress have proposed key legislation to enable the continued growth of American aerospace.
The WasteWatcherThe Time has Come for Increased Spectrum Coordination
Federally spectrum coordination needs improvement. NTIA and FCC have taken a first step with the Spectrum Coordination Initiative.
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