HOUSE 5254119th CongressReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Gateway Partnership Act

Last Action: 3/17/2026

Actions

2026-07-29Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2026-07-21Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
2026-03-17Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2026-03-16Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2026-03-16On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2519-2520)
2026-03-16Passed/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)
2026-03-16DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5254.
2026-03-16Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2519-2521)
2026-03-16Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2026-03-02Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.
2026-03-02Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-536.
2026-03-02Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-536.
2026-01-22Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2026-01-22Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
2026-01-22Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged

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CRS Summary

As of 2026-03-02 (07)

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.

Cosponsors (2)

Ann Wagner (R-MO)
Nikki Budzinski (D-IL)

Subjects

Missouri
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Public-private cooperation
User charges and fees

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