the State’s plan, the State may not treat an election worker as ineligible to receive increased pay solely because the individual does not interact directly with voters, individuals attempting to vote, or individuals attempting to register to vote. 297B. Coverage of Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands In this part, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands shall be considered a State. 297C. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated for payments under this part such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2024 and each succeeding fiscal year. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents of such Act is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to subtitle D of title II the following: PART 7— Payments to help support election workers Sec. 297. Establishment and operation of grant program. Sec. 297A. State plan for providing increased pay to election workers. Sec. 297B. Coverage of Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. Sec. 297C. Authorization of appropriations. .