and counting of provisional ballots. (2) Effective date This subsection shall apply with respect to the regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in November 2020 and each succeeding election for Federal office. 325. Coverage of Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands In this subtitle, the term State includes the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. 326. Minimum requirements for expanding ability of individuals to vote The requirements of this subtitle are minimum requirements, and nothing in this subtitle may be construed to prevent a State from establishing standards which promote the ability of individuals to vote in elections for Federal office, so long as such standards are not inconsistent with the requirements of this subtitle or other Federal laws. . (b) Conforming amendment relating to issuance of voluntary guidance by Election Assistance Commission Section 311(b) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 21101(b) ) is amended— (1) by striking and at the end of paragraph (2)