H.R. 5254 Passed the House Public Lands and Natural Resources

Gateway Partnership Act

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] Introduced September 10, 2025 Cosponsors 2 (1 D, 1 R) Latest action September 17, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Sep 17, 2026 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 662.
  2. 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.
  3. Jul 29, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  4. Jul 21, 2026 Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  5. Mar 17, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  6. Mar 16, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  7. Mar 16, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2519-2520)
  8. Mar 16, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5254.
  9. Mar 16, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2519-2521)
  10. Mar 16, 2026 Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  11. Mar 2, 2026 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.
  12. Mar 2, 2026 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-536.

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