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Tom Giovanetti

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Tom Giovanetti is president of the Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI), a conservative, free-market public policy research organization based in Dallas, Texas.

In addition to his administrative duties, Tom writes for IPI and for leading publications on a variety of policy topics including taxes and economic growth, self-government and the Founders' design, civil liberties and constitutional protections, judicial supremacy, intellectual property, Social Security personal accounts, technology and Internet policy, and out-of-control government spending.  In addition to being regularly published in major outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Times, FoxNews.com and The Dallas Morning News, Tom has a regular column in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Tom frequently appears in the media and is a fill-in host for the Mark Davis Show in the Dallas-Fort Worth market. 

Tom's passion is encouraging conservative voters and organizations to remain skeptical of Big Government, maintain faith in markets, and defend individual liberty as the best means of achieving human flourishing. His most recent work has focused on free-market solutions to the student debt issue, preserving freedom of speech online, and persuading state legislatures to override local and municipal policies that restrict economic liberty.

Mr. Giovanetti has represented IPI at many national and international organizations, including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) the World Health Organization (WHO) and represented IPI during trade agreement negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

Mr. Giovanetti is a popular speaker and writer, and also testifies before state and federal legislative committees on a variety of topics.

Follow Tom on Twitter at @tgiovanetti

June 15, 2017

IPI Congratulates Vishal Amin on IPEC Nomination

IPI congratulates Vishal Amin on his nomination by the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee to be the next U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator, and urges the Senate to swiftly approve Amin’s nomination.

June 13, 2017

Tort Reform or Constitutional Malpractice?

In attempting to rein in health care costs, Rep. Steve King would impose a federal, top-down pre-emption upon the states, which is a violation of federalism and another example of the over-federalization of law and justice.

June 12, 2017

Coalition Letter Opposing the 'Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017'

Coalition letter expressing opposition to H.R.1215, which advances ‘federalization’ of state tort law. This bill is contrary to constitutional principles and represents an undue restriction on freedom. 

June 9, 2017

Coalition Letter Regarding the Family Movie Act and VidAngel

It is ironic that a company purporting to champion family values instead operates in violation of the Ten Commandments: Thou Shalt Not Steal.

June 1, 2017

A World Without the CBO

According to Director Mick Mulvaney, “The day of the CBO has probably come and gone.” We couldn't agree more.

May 25, 2017

Trump's Toxic Budget Is a Cheap Win for the Right People

IPI expert referenced: Tom Giovanetti

A tax compromise that Trump could claim credit for isn’t hard to imagine. Business would be pleased. “A quarter of a loaf is better than none,” says Tom Giovanetti, president of the center-right Institute for Policy Innovation in Irving, Texas.

May 23, 2017

Texas Leaders Are Failing to Pursue Conservative Principles, And The Thwarted Sale of Oncor Is A Perfect Example

In yet another legislative cycle, Texas voters have sent a substantial cadre of conservative legislators to Austin, and yet again, anything resembling a free-market agenda has barely budged.

May 17, 2017

If 'Comprehensive' Is Impossible, Let's Get the Main Thing Done

Congress and the White House should focus on the most important elements that would contribute to jump-starting economic growth.

May 17, 2017

FCC Chairman Correct to Take on 'Net Neutrality' Rules

Mr. Pai’s approach will ensure America’s digital economy continues to thrive.

May 11, 2017

Americans Strongly Support Light-Touch Internet Regulation

Americans want little or no government regulation of the internet.

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