In this section, the following definitions apply: (1) The term individual affiliated with a campaign means, with respect to a candidate, an employee of any authorized committee of the candidate, as well as any independent contractor of an authorized committee of the candidate and any individual who performs services on behalf of the committee, whether paid or unpaid. (2) The term individual affiliated with a political committee means, with respect to a political committee, an employee of the committee as well as any independent contractor of the committee and any individual who performs services on behalf of the committee, whether paid or unpaid. (3) The term offer of unlawful assistance means, with respect to a candidate or a political committee, an offer by a person to provide direct assistance to the candidate or committee which consists of providing information (including polling information, opposition research, or similar information) that the candidate, committee, or individual knows or reasonably should know was obtained by such person through illicit means, except that such term does not include an offer to engage in consultations relating solely to the candidate’s or committee’s position on a legislative or policy matter or an offer to provide material produced solely for purposes of such consultations. (d) Effective date This section shall take effect upon the expiration of the 120-day period which begins on the date of the enactment of this section. .