H.R. 1615: To amend section 435(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the definition of economic hardship. H.R. 1615: Medical Economic Deferment for Students (MEDS) Act Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. 2009-03-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. 2009-05-14 H.R. 1615: Medical Economic Deferment for Students (MEDS) Act h H.R. 1615: Medical Economic Deferment for Students (MEDS) Act (111th Congress) Medical Economic Deferment for Students (MEDS) Act To amend section 435(o) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the definition of economic hardship. Higher education Student aid and college costs Wages and earnings Government lending and loan guarantees Education 2009-03-19 111 2009-03-19 1615 introduced HouseBill LegislativeAction OfficialTitle ShortTitle