Contact Congress about S. 2925: MIND Act of 2025
The FTC would study how brain-related data is collected, sold, and protected. Federal agencies would later have to follow new rules before buying or using neurotechnology that handles that data.
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MIND Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S6834-3836).
Latest action on S. 2925: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S6834-3836)
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people whose brain-related, body, or behavior data may be collected by devices, apps, companies, researchers, or government agencies. It also affects neurotechnology companies, AI developers, advertisers, employers, schools, insurers, financial firms, health care groups, and federal agencies that may buy or use these tools.
Why this matters: Brain-related data can reveal very private things, but current federal law does not clearly cover every way it may be collected or used. This bill would map the risks before Congress or agencies write broader rules. It could shape how companies and federal agencies handle mental privacy, consent, data sales, AI tools, and government use of neurotechnology.
Key provisions in S. 2925
- The FTC would study brain-related data and similar body or behavior data. The study must cover how that data is collected, processed, stored, sold, and transferred.
- The FTC would review current privacy laws to find gaps. That includes HIPAA, which protects some health information, the FTC Act, and laws on children's online privacy.
- The FTC would have to hear from many groups before writing its report. That includes federal agencies, companies, academic experts, civil society groups, labor and consumer groups, patient advocates, and clinical researchers.
- The FTC would send Congress a public report within one year after the bill becomes law. The report must suggest rules for neural and related data and ways to support useful innovation while reducing discrimination, profiling, manipulation, and surveillance.
- The FTC report would sort neural and related data into categories. It would also recommend rules for handling the data, stronger consent rules, banned uses, penalties, and remedies for misuse or use without permission.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 2925
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about S. 2925
- What is S. 2925?
- The FTC would study how brain-related data is collected, sold, and protected. Federal agencies would later have to follow new rules before buying or using neurotechnology that handles that data.
- How do I support or oppose S. 2925?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 2925?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 2925 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
