; (B) in paragraph (1) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking the second sentence; (C) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking (in the case of a State or subdivision seeking a declaratory judgment under the second sentence of this subsection) ; (D) in paragraph (1)(B), by striking (in the case of a State or subdivision seeking a declaratory judgment under the second sentence of this subsection) ; (E) in paragraph (3), by striking (in the case of a State or subdivision seeking a declaratory judgment under the second sentence of this subsection) ; (F) in paragraph (5), by striking (in the case of a State or subdivision which sought a declaratory judgment under the second sentence of this subsection) ; (G) by striking paragraphs (7) and (8); and (H) by redesignating paragraph (9) as paragraph (7). (b) Clarification of Treatment of Members of Language Minority Groups Section 4(a)(1) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 10303(a)(1) ) is amended by striking race or color, and inserting race, color, or in contravention of the guarantees of subsection (f)(2), . 5. Determination of States and Political Subdivisions Subject to Preclearance for Covered Practices The Voting Rights Act of 1965 ( 52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.) is further amended by inserting after section 4 the following: 4A. Determination of States and Political Subdivisions Subject to Preclearance for Covered Practices (a) Practice-Based Preclearance (1) In General Each State and each political subdivision shall— (A) identify any newly enacted or adopted law, regulation, or policy that includes a voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or a standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting, that is a covered practice described in subsection (b)