. (3) Pay Section 7404 of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (f) The position of acupuncturist specified in section 7401(1) of this title shall be the grade of GS–12 or higher under the General Schedule under section 5332 of title 5. . (4) Malpractice and negligence suits Section 7316(a)(2) of such title is amended by inserting acupuncturist, after chiropractor, . (5) Hours and conditions Section 7421(b) of such title is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (9) Acupuncturists. . (6) Effective date The amendments made by paragraph (4) apply with respect to services provided on or after the date that is 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act.