such term in section 304(i)(8)(B). . (b) Conforming amendment relating to permitted uses of contributions Section 313(a) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 30114(a) ) is amended by striking A contribution and inserting Subject to section 303A, a contribution . (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2018 and each succeeding election for Federal office. 3. Requiring former candidates serving as registered lobbyists to certify compliance with disbursement requirements (a) Certification of compliance Section 4(b) of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 ( 2 U.S.C. 1603(b) ) is amended— (1) by striking and at the end of paragraph (5)