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 WasteWatcherFederal Agencies Must Stop Interfering with 5G Deployment
Federal agencies must stop objecting to the FCC's decisions to open up spectrum for much-needed 5G deployment.
The WasteWatcherBig Business is Not Bad Business
The consumer welfare standard has helped keep the U.S. as the world's leading economy and should not be abandoned.
The WasteWatcherStringent Oversight Necessary to Avoid Broadband Funding Duplication
Stringent oversight is necessary to avoid waste and duplication in RUS broadband funding programs.
The WasteWatcherThe FCC Could Have a Dark Future
The FCC should avoid reentering the Dark Ages of overreaching rules and regulations.
The WasteWatcherKeeping Local Governments' Hands out of the Broadband Cookie Jar
States should look to reducing regulatory burdens on deployment before allowing local governments overbuild broadband.
The WasteWatcherGallatin County, Montana, Recklessly Invests in Broadband Boondoggle
The Gallatin County Commission voted to support a $65 million bond for Bozeman Fiber, Inc.
The WasteWatcherAcknowledging the Importance of Intellectual Property Rights on Constitution Day
Congress should remember to continue to protect Intellectual Property, just as it is currently protected by the Constitution.
The WasteWatcherThe Pentagon Must Improve IT Procurement
The DOD has a poor procurement track record. Will it do better with the Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability?
The WasteWatcherState and Local Governments Must Stop Restraining Broadband Expansion
States and local governments should remove restrictions on broadband deployment.
The WasteWatcherThe PRO Act Will Eliminate Freedom of Choice for Workers
Passage of the PRO Act will eliminate the freedom of choice for workers who want to be their own boss.
The WasteWatcherNo Government Price Controls to Pay for Biden’s Gargantuan Spending Bill
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) wants to use price controls in Medicare Part D to pay for President Biden's extravagant spending.
The WasteWatcherBlast from the Past on Internet Regulations
The Biden Administration Competition Executive Order undermines the competitive internet marketplace.
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