Congress of the United States
                        House of Representatives           
                        Washington, DC 20515-2508              

                                April 17, 1992

John L. Wodatch
Director, Office on the Americans
  with Disabilities Act
Civil Rights Division, P.O. Box 66118
U.S. Department of Justice
Washington, D.C. 20035-6118

Dear Mr. Wodatch:
        Enclosed please find a copy of a letter I received from 
Missouri State Sen. Jerry Howard. Sen. Howard is concerned with the costs that
the State of Missouri may incur in coming into compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act. I am not familiar with the specific buildings that 
Sen. Howard describes, but I would be most appreciative if you could address 
his individual points and let me know of your findings. Please direct your
response to Ms. Kelly Hughes of my staff.

        Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to 
your response.

                                        Sincerely,

                                        BILL EMERSON
                                        Member of Congress

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