CONTENT OF PETITIONS.

SEC. 1701. CONTENT OF PETITIONS. (a) In General.—Section 2111(c)(1)(D) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 300aa–11(c)(1)(D)) is amended by striking “and” at the end and inserting “or (iii) suffered such illness, disability, injury, or condition from the vaccine which resulted in inpatient hospitalization and surgical intervention, and”. (b) Effective Date.—The amendment made by subsection (a)takes effect upon the date of the enactment of this Act, including with respect to petitions under section 2111 of the Public Health Service Act that are pending on such date.