; and (B) in paragraph (4), by striking conduct and inserting subject to section 8A, conduct . (2) Help America Vote Act of 2002 Section 303(a)(4)(A) of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 ( 52 U.S.C. 21083(a)(4)(A) ) is amended by striking registrants the second place it appears and inserting and subject to section 8A of such Act, registrants . (d) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act. K Severability 1921. Severability If any provision of this title or any amendment made by this title, or the application of any such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance, is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of this title, and the application of such provision or amendment to any other person or circumstance, shall not be affected by the holding. B Election Integrity II Prohibiting Interference With Voter Registration 2001. Prohibiting hindering, interfering with, or preventing voter registration (a) In general Chapter 29 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 612. Hindering, interfering with, or preventing registering to vote (a) Prohibition It shall be unlawful for any person, whether acting under color of law or otherwise, to corruptly hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person from registering to vote or to corruptly hinder, interfere with, or prevent another person from aiding another person in registering to vote. (b) Attempt Any person who attempts to commit any offense described in subsection (a) shall be subject to the same penalties as those prescribed for the offense that the person attempted to commit. (c) Penalty Any person who violates subsection (a) shall be fined under this title, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for chapter 29 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item: 612. Hindering, interfering with, or preventing registering to vote. . (c) Effective Date The