Bill > S1828

This bill, the Helping American Victims Afflicted by Neurological Attacks (HAVANA) Act of 2021, amends the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 and the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 to authorize the provision of payments to personnel of the Central Intelligence Agency and the Department of State who incur "qualifying injuries" to the brain, such as those related to "Havana Syndrome." The bill defines key terms, including "covered dependents," "covered employees," and "covered individuals," and establishes limitations and regulations for making these payments. The bill also requires the Director of the CIA and the Secretary of State to submit reports on the use of this authority and estimated costs for fiscal year 2023.