Federal Register #2026-21923

DOJ Finalizes HAVANA Act Payment Rules for Eligible Individuals with Qualifying Brain Injuries

The Department of Justice finalized rules for HAVANA Act payments to eligible people affected by qualifying brain injuries. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Justice; no specific sub-agency or office is identified. - The rule covers eligible current and former DOJ employees and their eligible dependents. - It establishes eligibility and review procedures for discretionary, one-time, non-taxable lump-sum payments. - Payments are capped at Level III of the Executive Schedule; the amount depends on the applicant’s circumstances and the impact of the injury. - Applicants must provide supporting documentation, including a physician’s assessment. - This is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity. No products, services, OEMs, vendors, quantities, or part numbers are identified.

Description

This final rule implements the HAVANA Act of 2021 for the U.S. Department of Justice. It establishes payments for current and former Department of Justice employees and their dependents who incur qualifying brain injuries, including eligibility and payment review provisions. The Department may authorize a discretionary, one-time, non-taxable lump-sum payment, subject to stated criteria and limits. The final rule adopts the interim final rule with minor, non-substantive changes, including updates reflecting statutory amendments.

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