As chairman of the coalition, Shapiro has testified before Congress and has helped ensure the growth of the video rental market, VCRs, home computers, and audio-recording equipment, including MP3 technology.

In 2021, Shapiro received the Légion d'Honneur (Legion of Honor) at the Rank of Chevalier by President Emmanuel Macron, recognizing his service in spearheading the transition to a technology-forward society and organizing CES.

[citation needed] Shapiro testified on a Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee hearing on the risks to innovation caused by over-regulation.

Shapiro was inducted into the Academy of Digital Television Pioneers and in 2003 received its highest award as the industry leader most influential in advancing HDTV.

[11] In 2004, the Anti-Defamation League honored Shapiro with its American Heritage Award at its annual dinner in recognition of his "long commitment to the humanitarian goals of civil rights and justice.