To make the provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 permanent.

1. Adds SEC. __. MAKING THE PROVISIONS OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965 PERMANENT at the end of the bill

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   In S. 1805 · Placed on Calendar Senate

   (9) Unlawful misuse.--The term "unlawful misuse" means conduct that violates a statute, ordinance, or regulation as it relates to the use of a qualified product.

   Inserted: SEC. __. MAKING THE PROVISIONS OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965 PERMANENT.

   Inserted: (a) Permanency of Preclearance Requirements.--Section 4(a)(8) of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1973b(a)(8)) is amended to read as follows:

   Inserted: "(8) The provisions of this section shall not expire.".

   Inserted: (b) Permanency of Bilingual Election Requirements.--Section 203(b)(1) of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 1973aa-1a(b)(1)) is amended by striking "Before August 6, 2007, no covered State" and insert "No covered State".

   Inserted: (c) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act.

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   At the end, add the following:

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