Congress of the United States
                             House of Representatives

                                    JOE SKEEN
                              2D DISTRICT, NEW MEXICO

November 18, 1993

Mr. John Wadatech
Chief, Public Access Section
Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
PO Box 66738
Washington, DC 20035

Dear Mr. Wadatech:

I respectfully request that your office evaluate and issue a
legal opinion to me on the following questions:

    Does the Americans With Disabilities Act require me
    or my office to provide a sign language interpreter
    for hearing impaired individuals at any public meetings
    which I may hold, and if so, under what circumstances?
    Further, what remedies does the ADA provide for a private
    individual against myself or against the U.S. House
    of Representatives?

Thank you very much for your prompt attention to my request, and
please contact me if you require any further information.


Sincerely,



JOE SKEEN
Member of Congress

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