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119th Congress

H.R. 5254

Gateway Partnership Act

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor
Wesley Bell(D-MO)
Introduced
Sep 10, 2025
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Committees
House Committee on Natural Resources; Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Official text
Reported to Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (2)

Original cosponsors (2)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Reported to House” version

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.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

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