((a)) ** In general** Except as specifically provided in with regard to the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( et seq.) [now 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 ( et seq.) [now et seq.].

((2)) The Voting Accessibility for the Elderly and Handicapped Act ( et seq.) [now et seq.].

((3)) The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act ( et seq.) [now et seq.].

((4)) The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 ( et seq.) [now et seq.].

((5)) The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( et seq.).

((6)) The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 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 () [now ] or any other requirements of such Act [ et seq.].42 U.S.C. 1973c52 U.S.C. 1030452 U.S.C. 10301