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 WasteWatcherCourt Rules in Favor of FCC in Franchise Fee Dispute
Court rules "in-kind" and "add-on" requirements should be included in the five percent cap on franchise fees.
Press ReleaseCAGW Releases Issue Brief on the Folly of Government-Owned Networks
Government-owned broadband networks are wasteful, anti-competitive, and costly for taxpayers.
The WasteWatcherBiden Trips Badly on Intellectual Property in TRIPS
Days after praising World Intellectual Property Day, President Biden agrees to waive US COVID-19 patents.
The WasteWatcherAll Nations Must Respect and Protect Intellectual Property Rights
World Intellectual Property (IP) Day is a good time to remind all countries of the need to protect and respect IP rights.
The WasteWatcherCommissioner Carr's Good Ideas for Broadband
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr recently spoke with CAGW President Tom Schatz about spectrum. Here is an overview of his ideas.
Agency CommentsCAGW Submits Comments on 911 Fee Diversions
CAGW filed comments on a proposal to increase transparency in 911 fee diversions by state and local governments.
The WasteWatcherBernie is Back with More Bad Bills
Sen. Bernie Sanders is at it again with more big government legislation that will hurt pharmaceutical innovation.
The WasteWatcherCalifornia's Net Neutrality Law Hurts Veterans and All Consumers
California's Net Neutrality law became enforceable on March 25, 2021. It's harmful effects are now coming to light.
The WasteWatcherWireless Taxes are Costly for Consumers
Wireless tax increases can burden families and can lead to pay for projects unrelated to telecommunications.
The WasteWatcherThe Asymmetrical Consequences of Symmetrical Speeds
Broadband speed requirements should not be increased when many don't have internet access at the current threshold.
The WasteWatcherThe PRO Act Will Infringe on the Freedom of Workers
The Protecting Right to Organize Act (PRO Act) will bring harm to workers and infringe on their rights.
The WasteWatcherStates Should Make Telemedicine Measures Permanent
State legislatures should work to make telemedicine permanent for patients even after the coronavirus pandemic.
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