on amounts transferred for pediatric research initiative This section does not apply to the transfer of funds under section 9008(i). (4) Presidential election cycle defined In this section, the term Presidential election cycle means, with respect to a Presidential election, the period beginning on the day after the date of the previous Presidential general election and ending on the date of the Presidential election. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 96 of subtitle H of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 9043. Use of Freedom From Influence Fund as source of payments. . II General Elections 201. Modification of eligibility requirements for public financing Subsection (a) of section 9003 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows: (a) In general In order to be eligible to receive any payments under section 9006, the candidates of a political party in a Presidential election shall meet the following requirements: (1) Participation in primary payment system The candidate for President received payments under chapter 96 for the campaign for nomination for election to be President. (2) Agreements with Commission The candidates, in writing— (A) agree to obtain and furnish to the Commission such evidence as it may request of the qualified campaign expenses of such candidates, (B) agree to keep and furnish to the Commission such records, books, and other information as it may request, and (C) agree to an audit and examination by the Commission under section 9007 and to pay any amounts required to be paid under such section. (3) Prohibition on joint fundraising committees (A) Prohibition The candidates certify in writing that the candidates will not establish a joint fundraising committee with a political committee other than another authorized committee of the candidate. (B) Status of existing committees for prior elections If a candidate established a joint fundraising committee described in subparagraph (A) with respect to a prior