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H.R. 5254 119th Congress House

Gateway Partnership Act

Official title: To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events in Gateway Arch National Park buildings, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 10, 2025 Introduced by: Wesley Bell Democratic · Missouri See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources MissouriParks, recreation areas, trailsPublic-private cooperationUser charges and fees
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 Everywhere this bill has been 20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 17, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 662.
Sep 17, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 29, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 21, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Mar 17, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 16, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5254.
Mar 16, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 16, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2519-2520)
Mar 16, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2519-2520)
Mar 16, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2519-2521)
Mar 16, 2026
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 2, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.
Mar 2, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-536.
Jan 22, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 22, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 22, 2026
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Dec 2, 2025
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Nov 25, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 662.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Gateway Partnership Act

This bill authorizes the National Park Service (NPS) to enter into a one-time agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events at the Gateway Arch National Park and its buildings for a period of up to five years. The NPS manages the park, located in St. Louis, Missouri, and its buildings, such as the Arch Visitor Center and the Old Courthouse.

The bill outlines the terms and conditions that must be included in the agreement. The bill also requires private events hosted at the park or its buildings to be consistent with the park's purposes and compatible with NPS programs. Such events may not (1) degrade the integrity, appearance, or purposes of the park; or (2) take place during times or in locations that prevent or disrupt public use or access to the park or its buildings.

The NPS must charge a fee to cover the cost of wear and tear resulting from the private events. The NPS may recover all costs incurred as a result of the private events, including maintenance, utilities, administrative expenses, security, and personnel costs.

The bill terminates the NPS's authority to enter and carry out an agreement with the foundation seven years after the enactment of this bill.

 Hearings & markups 3
 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2767 Gateway Partnership Act
 Bill text 5 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Lobbying activity 2

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 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Budzinski, Nikki
Illinois · Sep 10, 2025
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Sep 10, 2025
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