((a)) ** In general** There are authorized to be appropriated for payments under this subchapter $650,000,000, of which—

((1)) 50 percent shall be for payments under ; and

((2)) 50 percent shall be for payments under .

((b)) ** Continuing availability of funds after appropriation** Any payment made to a State under this subchapter shall be available to the State without fiscal year limitation (subject to subsection (c)(2)(B)).

((c)) ** Use of returned funds and funds remaining unexpended for requirements payments**

((1)) ** In general** The amounts described in paragraph (2) shall be transferred to the Election Assistance Commission (established under subchapter II) and used by the Commission to make requirements payments under subpart 1 of part D of subchapter II.

((2)) ** Amounts described** The amounts referred to in this paragraph are as follows:

((A)) Any amounts paid to the Administrator by a State under .

((B)) Any amounts appropriated for payments under this subchapter which remain unobligated as of .

((d)) ** Deposit of amounts in State election fund** When a State has established an election fund described in , the State shall ensure that any funds provided to the State under this subchapter are deposited and maintained in such fund.section 21004(b) of this title

((e)) ** Authorization of appropriations for Administrator** In addition to the amounts authorized under subsection (a), there are authorized to be appropriated to the Administrator such sums as may be necessary to administer the programs under this subchapter.