; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (8) If a political subdivision is subject to the application of this subsection, due to the applicability of subsection (b)(1)(A), the political subdivision may seek a declaratory judgment under this section if the subdivision demonstrates that the subdivision meets the criteria established by the subparagraphs of paragraph (1), for the 10 years preceding the date on which subsection (a) applied to the political subdivision under subsection (b)(1)(A). (9) If a political subdivision was not subject to the application of this subsection by reason of a declaratory judgment entered prior to the date of enactment of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2024, and is not, subsequent to that date of enactment, subject to the application of this subsection under subsection (b)(1)(B), then that political subdivision shall not be subject to the requirements of this subsection. . 105. Determination of States and Political Subdivisions Subject to Preclearance for Covered Practices The Voting Rights Act of 1965 ( 52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq. ) is further amended by inserting after section 4 the following: 4A. Determination of States and Political Subdivisions Subject to Preclearance for Covered Practices (a) Practice-Based preclearance (1) In general Each State and each political subdivision shall— (A) identify any newly enacted or adopted law, regulation, or policy that includes a voting qualification or prerequisite to voting, or a standard, practice, or procedure with respect to voting, that is a covered practice described in subsection (b)