; plus (II) the percent increase determined under section 315(c), determined as if the base period were— (aa) if there was no prior increase in such dollar amount pursuant to clause (ii), 2021; or (bb) in any other case, the calendar year immediately preceding the first calendar year in the election cycle for which the most recent such prior increase occurred. (c) Determination of eligible individuals (1) In general (A) Acquisition of information The Commission shall obtain such information from Federal agencies and from State and local governments as is necessary to identify eligible individuals, determine the State in which the eligible individual is a qualified resident, and deliver democracy dollars to such eligible individuals. (B) Confidentiality The Commission shall treat any information obtained under subparagraph (A) as confidential and shall take such action as necessary to protect the privacy of such information. (2) Limitation No individual shall be treated as a qualified resident of more than 1 State. 503. Requirements for participating candidates (a) In general The Commission shall certify a candidate as a participating candidate if such candidate— (1) receives qualified contributions and transfers of democracy dollars with an aggregate value of not less than the threshold amount; (2) establishes a democracy dollar account; (3) certifies that the candidate has complied, and, if such candidate is certified as a participating candidate under this section, will comply, with the contribution requirements under subsection (c) with respect to all elections in the applicable election series for the Federal office that the candidate is seeking