52 U.S.C. § 21145

No effect on other laws

(a) In general

Except as specifically provided in section 21083(b) of this title with regard to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 42 U.S.C. 1973gg et seq.) [now 52 U.S.C. 20501 et seq.], nothing in this chapter may be construed to authorize or require conduct prohibited under any of the following laws, or to supersede, restrict, or limit the application of such laws:

(1)

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 1973 et seq.) [now 52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.].

(2)

The Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1973ee et seq.) [now 52 U.S.C. 20101 et seq.].

(3)

The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1973ff et seq.) [now 52 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.].

(4)

The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( 42 U.S.C. 1973gg et seq.) [now 52 U.S.C. 20501 et seq.].

(5)

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).

(6)

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.).

(b) No effect on preclearance or other requirements under Voting Rights Act

The approval by the Administrator or the Commission of a payment or grant application under subchapter I or subchapter II, or any other action taken by the Commission or a State under such subchapter, shall not be considered to have any effect on requirements for preclearance under section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 1973c ) [now 52 U.S.C. 10304 ] or any other requirements of such Act [ 52 U.S.C. 10301 et seq.].

( Pub. L. 107–252, title IX, § 906 , Oct. 29, 2002 , 116 Stat. 1729 .)