The Internet of Things: CRS Experts

The Internet of Things: CRS Experts

The Internet of Things: CRS Experts

Updated April 24, 2020 (R44225)

The table below provides names and contact information for CRS experts on issues before Congress related to the Internet of Things (IoT)—networks of objects that communicate with other objects and with computers through the Internet. "Things" may be virtually any object for which remote communication, data collection, or control might be useful. The full extent of the IoT's impacts is uncertain, but analysts predict contributions to economic growth of trillions of dollars over the next decade. Sectors that may be particularly affected include agriculture, energy, government, healthcare, manufacturing, and transportation. The IoT can contribute to more integrated and functional infrastructure, such as through "smart" electric grids and "smart" cities. Issues that might affect development and implementation of the IoT include economic policy, Internet policy, legal matters, privacy, radio spectrum management, security, technical standards, and the roles of federal agencies. No single federal agency has overall responsibility for the IoT. Various agencies have regulatory, sector-specific, and other mission-related responsibilities, and each agency is responsible for the functioning and security of its own IoT. See also CRS Report R44227, The Internet of Things: Frequently Asked Questions, by Patricia Moloney Figliola.

Legislative Issue

Name/Title

Phone

Email

Cybersecurity and Data Breaches

Chris Jaikaran
Analyst in Cybersecurity Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Data, Statistics, and Reports

Rita Tehan
Information Research Specialist

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Defense Cyber Systems and Operations

Catherine A. Theohary
Specialist in National Security Policy and Information Operations

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Economic Sectors

Agriculture

Megan Stubbs
Specialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Aviation

Bart Elias
Specialist in Aviation Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Energy

Richard J. Campbell
Specialist in Energy Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Healthcare

Victoria L. Elliott
Analyst in Health Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Manufacturing

John F. Sargent, Jr.
Specialist in Science and Technology Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Motor Vehicles

Bill Canis
Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Railroads

John Frittelli
Specialist in Transportation Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Federal Agencies

Patricia Moloney Figliola
Specialist in Internet and Telecommunications Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Agriculture (USDA)

Megan Stubbs
Specialist in Agricultural Conservation and Natural Resources Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Commerce

John F. Sargent, Jr.
Specialist in Science and Technology Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Defense (DOD)

Catherine A. Theohary
Specialist in National Security Policy and Information Operations

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Energy (DOE)

Richard J. Campbell
Specialist in Energy Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Patricia Moloney Figliola
Specialist in Internet and Telecommunications Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Eric Holmes
Legislative Attorney

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Chris Linebaugh
Legislative Attorney

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Homeland Security (DHS)

Daniel Morgan
Specialist in Science and Technology Policy

Chris Jaikaran
Analyst in Cybersecurity Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Brian Humphreys
Analyst in Science and Technology Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Health and Human Services (HHS)

Victoria L. Elliott
Analyst in Health Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Justice (DOJ)

Kristin M. Finklea
Specialist in Domestic Security

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Laurie A. Harris
Analyst in Science and Technology Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST)

John F. Sargent, Jr.
Specialist in Science and Technology Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Transportation (DOT)

Bill Canis
Specialist in Industrial Organization and Business

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Treasury and financial agencies

Andrew Scott
Analyst in Financial Economics

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)

John F. Sargent, Jr.
Specialist in Science and Technology Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Cybercrime and Law Enforcement

Kristin M. Finklea
Specialist in Domestic Security

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Federal Procurement

L. Elaine Halchin
Specialist in American National Government

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Financial Services

Andrew Scott
Analyst in Financial Economics

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Legal Issues

Eric Holmes
Legislative Attorney

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Chris Linebaugh
Legislative Attorney

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Legislation

John F. Sargent, Jr.
Specialist in Science and Technology Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

National Strategy and Policy

Patricia Moloney Figliola
Specialist in Internet and Telecommunications Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Privacy Policy

Patricia Moloney Figliola
Specialist in Internet and Telecommunications Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Public/Private Partnerships

Patricia Moloney Figliola
Specialist in Internet and Telecommunications Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Smart Cities

Patricia Moloney Figliola
Specialist in Internet and Telecommunications Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Smart Grid

Richard J. Campbell
Specialist in Energy Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Technology

Patricia Moloney Figliola
Specialist in Internet and Telecommunications Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Cyber-Physical Systems

Patricia Moloney Figliola
Specialist in Internet and Telecommunications Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Emerging Technologies

Patricia Moloney Figliola
Specialist in Internet and Telecommunications Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Industrial Control Systems

Richard J. Campbell
Specialist in Energy Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Chris Jaikaran
Analyst in Cybersecurity Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Internet Governance

Patricia Moloney Figliola
Specialist in Internet and Telecommunications Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Net Neutrality

Angele A. Gilroy
Specialist in Telecommunications Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Research and Development (R&D)

Patricia Moloney Figliola
Specialist in Internet and Telecommunications Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Standards

Patricia Moloney Figliola
Specialist in Internet and Telecommunications Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Telemedicine/Telehealth

Victoria L. Elliott
Analyst in Health Policy

[phone number scrubbed]

[email address scrubbed]

Author Contact Information

Patricia Moloney Figliola, Coordinator, Specialist in Internet and Telecommunications Policy ([email address scrubbed], [phone number scrubbed])

Jason A. Gallo, Section Research Manager ([email address scrubbed], [phone number scrubbed])