; (B) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (E) and inserting ; and ; and (C) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (F) at the option of the applicant, shall serve as an application to vote by absentee ballot in the next election for Federal office held in the State and in each subsequent election for Federal office held in the State. ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (3) (A) In the case of an individual who is treated as having applied for an absentee ballot in the next election for Federal office held in the State and in each subsequent election for Federal office held in the State under paragraph (2)(F), such treatment shall remain effective until the earlier of such time as— (i) the individual is no longer registered to vote in the State