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In this Act: (1) Covered major disaster The term covered major disaster means a major disaster declared by the President during the voting period of a Federal election pursuant to section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170) in response to— (A) a natural catastrophe, including hurricane, tornado, storm, high water, wind-driven water, tidal wave, tsunami, earthquake, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, extreme heat, and drought; (B) a fire, flood, or explosion, regardless of cause; or (C) an act of terrorism. (2) State The term State has the meaning given such term in section 901 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. 21141).