S. 2989 would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement a National Neurotechnology Initiative.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log inNational Neurotechnology Initiative Act - Defines &quot;neurotechnology&quot; to editmean the wikiscience and betechnology that allows an individual to analyze, understand, treat, and heal the firstbrain and nervous system.

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provideimplement a detailed summaryNational Neurotechnology Initiative, under which the Secretary shall: (1) establish goals, priorities, and metrics for evaluation for federal neurotechnology research, development, and commercialization; (2) increase the investment in federal research, development, and translational programs in neurotechnology to achieve such goals; and (3) increase interagency coordination.

Requires the Secretary to establish the National Neurotechnology Coordination Office and the National Neurotechnology Advisory Council.

Requires the Director of the bill!)National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop the Blueprint for Neuroscience Research to: (1) identify pervasive challenges in neuroscience and any technological barriers to solving such challenges; and (2) support the development of new tools, training opportunities, and other resources to assist neuroscientists in basic and clinical research.

Directs the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to require the Directors of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, and the Center for Devices and Radiological Health to improve the timelines of the review process for neurology and psychiatry.

Requires the Director of the National Neurotechnology Coordination Office to establish the American Neurotechnology Study Center.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 5/7/2008: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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