; and (C) files a statement with the Commission describing the State’s need for the payment and how the State will use the payment to meet the requirements of title III (in accordance with the limitations applicable to the use of the payment under section 257(a)(5)). (2) Certifications by States that require changes to State law In the case of a State that requires State legislation to carry out any activity covered by any certification submitted under this subsection, the State shall be permitted to make the certification notwithstanding that the legislation has not been enacted at the time the certification is submitted and such State shall submit an additional certification once such legislation is enacted. . (d) Permitting use of funds for reimbursement for costs previously incurred Section 251(c)(1) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 21001(c)(1) ) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting the following: , or as a reimbursement for any costs incurred after November 2018 in meeting the requirements of title III which are imposed pursuant to the amendments made by title I of the Restoring Confidence in America’s Elections Act or in otherwise upgrading or replacing voting systems in a manner consistent with such amendments (so long as the voting systems meet any of the requirements that apply with respect to elections for Federal office held in 2020 and each succeeding year). . (e) Rule of construction regarding States receiving other funds for replacing punch card, lever, or other voting machines Nothing in the amendments made by this section or in any other provision of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 may be construed to prohibit a State which received or was authorized to receive a payment under title I or II of such Act for replacing punch card, lever, or other voting machines from receiving or using any funds which are made available under the amendments made by this section. (f) Rule of construction regarding use of funds received in prior years (1) In general Nothing contained in this Act or the