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.
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Congress Should Reclaim Its Constitutional Authority Over Tariffs
Whether you support or oppose tariffs, all constitutionalists should agree: the power to tax resides with Congress. Reclaiming tariff authority is vital to preserving the Constitution’s design and the role of Congress in self-government.
A Necessary Lame Duck Fix for Medicare
During its lame duck session, Congress can begin the process of fixing Medicare by preventing a further automatic payment cut to physicians on January 1st.
Tariff Magic
Those wanting to impose across-the-board tariffs on American imports seem to think that tariffs are magic, but in fact they are guilty of magical thinking.
If You're Trying to Get Around the Constitution, You're Doing Something Wrong
The incoming Trump administration should not violate the constitution’s checks and balances by attempting to avoid the Senate’s duty of advice and consent.
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A Reminder About Tax Neutrality
Politicians should not use the tax code to buy votes or to reward favored constituencies.
FTC's Rampage Goes Rogue
The Biden-Harris Administration has weaponized their appointment power.
Letter to the FCC Promoting Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Through Handset Unlocking Requirements and Policies
Regulatory parity should be the Commission’s goal. Without a common framework, handset unlocking obligations will become even more convoluted as the market continues to evolve through future M&A, changes in spectrum holdings, new competitive entry, and the emergence of new business models and offerings.
Who's the Real Purveyor of Disinformation? Your Government
There is no small irony in that the same government that tried to establish a disinformation governance board has lost so much of the public’s trust because of its own disinformation.
Overturning Chevron Deference
Ending Chevron deference is a significant constitutional victory for those who believe in limited government and a clear separation of powers.
The Administrative State Takes Some Body Blows
Recent SCOTUS decisions are going to go a long way toward gradually rolling back the administrative state and the power of unelected bureaucrats.
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