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Amendments to HAVANA Act of 2021 Implementation Rules

The State Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on March 16, 2026. It took effect on March 16, 2026.

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What the agency says

This rule provides a change in the dates for allowable claims under the HAVANA Act of 2021. The change, mandated by the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, changes the dates for allowable claims from "on or after January 1, 2016" to "on or after September 11, 2001." This rule also provides a deadline for applicants to submit appeals of adverse decisions on their applications, plus administrative changes.

Key facts

Document number
2026-05113
Type
Final rule
Action
Final rule
Agency
State Department
Published
March 16, 2026
Takes effect
March 16, 2026
Dates
This rule is effective March 16, 2026.
Docket
Public Notice: 12969
Regulation ID (RIN)
1400-AG20
Code of Federal Regulations
22 CFR 135
Topics
Government employees; Health care
Pages
2

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