H.R. 5254 · 119th Congress
Gateway Partnership Act
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Passed the House without a recorded vote. It passed by voice vote or unanimous consent, which don't record how each member voted. Its text can still change before it becomes law.
2 cosponsors · 1 D, 1 R
2 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- House Introduced Sep 10, 2025
- House Passed Mar 16, 2026
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.
What it does: CRS summary · Reported to House · Mar 2, 2026
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Gateway Partnership Act
Also known as: Gateway Partnership Act of 2025
Latest action (Nov 10, 2026): Star Print ordered on the reported bill, by unanimous consent.
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources · Origin: House · Introduced: Sep 10, 2025
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- House Introduced Sep 10, 2025
- House Passed Mar 16, 2026
No recorded floor vote found.