Amount of State allocation

(a) State-Specific amount The amount of the allocation made to a State under the Program for a fiscal year shall be equal to the product of— (1) the Congressional district allocation amount (determined under subsection (b)); and (2) the number of Congressional districts in the State for the next regularly scheduled general election for Federal office held in the State. (b) Congressional district allocation amount For purposes of subsection (a), the Congressional district allocation amount with respect to a fiscal year is equal to the quotient of— (1) the aggregate amount available for allocations to States under the Program for the fiscal year, as determined by the Director under subsection (c); divided by (2) the total number of Congressional districts in all States. (c) Determination of aggregate amount available for allocations; notification to States Not later than 120 days before the first day of each fiscal year, the Director— (1) shall determine and establish the aggregate amount available for allocations to States under the Program for the fiscal year, taking into account the anticipated balances of the Trust Fund (including any amounts appropriated pursuant to section 106(i)); and (2) shall notify each State of the amount of the State’s allocation under the Program for the fiscal year. In making the determination under paragraph (1), the Director shall consult with the Election Assistance Commission, but shall be solely responsible for making the final determinations under such paragraph. (d) Source of payments The amounts used to make allocations and payments under the Program shall be derived solely from the Trust Fund.