; and (2) by striking at the time the proceeding was commenced and inserting at the time the action was commenced . (b) Clarification of Treatment of Members of Language Minority Groups Section 4(f) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 10303(f) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking the second sentence; and (2) by striking paragraphs (3) and (4). (c) Period During Which Changes in Voting Practices are Subject to Preclearance Under Section 5 Section 5 of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 10304 ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking based upon determinations made under the first sentence of section 4(b) are in effect and inserting are in effect during a calendar year ; (2) in subsection (a), by striking November 1, 1964 and all that follows through November 1, 1972 and inserting the applicable date of coverage ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subsection: (e) The term applicable date of coverage means, with respect to a State or political subdivision— (1) June 25, 2013, if the most recent determination for such State or subdivision under section 4(b) was made on or before December 31, 2015; or (2) the date on which the most recent determination for such State or subdivision under section 4(b) was made, if such determination was made after December 31, 2015. . 12. Tribal voting consultation The Attorney General shall consult annually with tribal organizations regarding issues related to voting for members of an Indian tribe (as defined under section 21 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as added by section 9 of this Act).