Bill · S. 2925· Senate(119-S-2925)
MIND Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/29/2025
- Last activity
- 9/29/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S6834-3836)
- Sponsored by
- Charles Schumer
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Management of Individuals' Neural Data Act of 2025," directs the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an extensive study on the governance of neural data and related information. It defines neural data as information from the nervous system and related data as biometric or behavioral signals that can reveal mental states. The Commission is tasked with researching privacy protections, regulatory gaps, and the risks associated with neurotechnology and artificial intelligence. The study must result in a report to Congress detailing a regulatory framework to minimize harms like discrimination and manipulation. Additionally, the bill directs the development of guidance for how Federal agencies can procure and use neurotechnology.
Yes· 3 of 13
Does this give people more control over their personal data?+7
The bill tasks the FTC with researching privacy protections and regulatory gaps to safeguard neural and biometric data.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+7
The bill focuses on establishing privacy protections to prevent the misuse of mental state data.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill directs the FTC to study and recommend safeguards against unfair, deceptive, or coercive trade practices involving neural data.
The opposite
Does this make trade with other countries easier?-2
The bill examines restrictions on the export of neurotechnologies and assesses foreign investment risks.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Establishing Privacy Protections: The bill seeks to identify additional authorities needed to establish appropriate privacy protections for individuals regarding neural data (Section 4(a)(1)(A)(i)).
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Mitigating Harms from Innovation: The required report aims to describe a regulatory framework that minimizes risks such as discrimination, profiling, surveillance, and manipulation (Section s 4(a)(2)(A)(ii)).
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Improving Transparency and Control: The bill calls for recommendations on consumer transparency, including the disclosure of intended data uses and sharing practices (Section 4(b)(6)(D)).
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Protecting Vulnerable Groups: The study includes an assessment of how data use may pose risks to individuals, including vulnerable populations (Section 4(b)(3)(B)).
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Promoting Ethical Innovation: The bill looks for incentive structures, such as research and development tax credits, to promote ethical innovation in neurotechnology (Section 4(b)(9)(A)).
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Standardizing Agency Use: The bill directs the creation of guidance to identify ethical safeguards and individual opt-in consent mechanisms for when Federal agencies use neurotechnology (Section 5(a)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risks of Data Misuse: The bill acknowledges that neural and related data can be used to shape individual behavior, emotional states, and decision making (Section 2(1)).
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Potential for Behavioral Influence and Inequality: The text notes that the concentration of neurotechnology and AI may increase risks of cognitive manipulation and the exacerbation of social and economic disparities (Section 2(2) and 2(3)).
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Risks to Civil Liberties and National Security: The absence of a comprehensive Federal standard for data collection and transfer presents risks to civil liberties and national security (Section 2(4)).
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Potential for Unfair Trade Practices: The report is tasked with analyzing how individuals may be exposed to unfair, deceptive, or coercive trade practices through the misuse of this data (Section 4(b)(4)(C)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+7Increases Big Tech Regulation+5Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+7Improves Government Transparency+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+4Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6Reduces Small Business Taxes+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+4Improves International Trade-2
- 9/29/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S6834-3836)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Maria CantwellDemocrat · Washington
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts