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

Gateway Partnership Act

What it does

Authorizes the National Park Service to enter into a single agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events at Gateway Arch National Park and its buildings for up to five years.
Requires that private events be consistent with the park's purposes and compatible with NPS programs and may not degrade the park's integrity, appearance, or public access.
Mandates that the NPS charge fees to cover all costs incurred from private events, including maintenance, utilities, security, administrative expenses, and personnel costs.
Terminates the NPS's authority to enter into and carry out such an agreement seven years after the bill's enactment.

Official 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…

Latest action

Sep 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 662.

Committee: Senate Energy and Natural Resources