HAVANA Act of 2021

The HAVANA Act of 2021 authorizes the Central Intelligence Agency and the Department of State to provide financial support to employees and their families who have suffered traumatic brain injuries while on assignment. This law specifically addresses "Havana Syndrome," a series of unexplained neurological symptoms first reported by U.S. personnel in Cuba and subsequently around the world.

For affected public servants, this legislation ensures they can receive payments for medical care and recovery related to these injuries, provided the harm was not caused by their own misconduct. By establishing a formal compensation process, the law aims to provide financial security to government personnel who incur long-term cognitive or neurological damage while serving the country at home or abroad.