In January, 2020, the Congress enacted the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Public Law No. 116-283). Section 9204(b)(5) of this act established the Internet of Things Advisory Board (IoTAB) within the Department of Commerce. In accordance with the Federal Advisory Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C., App., the IoTAB was chartered in December 2021.
Members - The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) invited and requested nominations of individuals for appointment to the IoTAB. All members were appointed on Oct. 11, 2022 and all member terms expire on Oct. 10, 2024.
Advise the Internet of Things Federal Working Group (IoTFWG) on:
The IoTAB shall submit to the IoTFWG a report that includes any findings and recommendations. The IoTFWG will be providing that report in its entirety to Congress.
The membership of the IoTAB consists of sixteen members and a chairperson. The Secretary of Commerce appoints all members of the IoTAB. The IoTAB will meet on a schedule necessary to complete the report . All meetings are open to the public. The IoTAB invites public comments on its activities and the topics within its scope. Comments can be directed to barbara.cuthill [at] nist.gov (barbara[dot]cuthill[at]nist[dot]gov)
There are no further meetings planned for the IoT Advisory Board.
Initial Meeting of the IoT Advisory Board
January 18-19, 2023
March 7, 2023 IoT Advisory Board Meeting
April 18-19, 2023 IoT Advisory Board Meeting
May 16-17, 2023 IoT Advisory Board Meeting
July 18-19, 2023 IoT Advisory Board Meeting
August 22-23, 2023 IoT Advisory Board Meeting
September 26-27, 2023 Meeting
October 24-25, 2023 Meeting
December 12-13, 2023 Meeting
January 23-24, 2024 Meeting
February 27-28, 2024 Meeting
April 2-3, 2024 Meeting
May 14-15, 2024 Meeting
June 14, 2024 Meeting