National Neurotechnology Initiative Act, Senate Bill 2989

May 7, 2008 Through targeted funding increases, the U.S. Senate version of the National Neurotechnology Initiative Act (NNTI), Senate Bill 2989, is designed to: Facilitate coordination of neuroscience research between the National Institute of Health (NIH) Defense Department, Veterans Affairs and other federal agencies   Coordinate, support, and extend the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research   Coordinate and support neuroscience Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs   Facilitate FDA testing and evaluation of advances in neuromedicine, including drugs, diagnostics, and devices   Coordinate and promote the study of the social, ethical, and legal aspects of neurotechnology . . .