What does Preamble of HR 5254 do?

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation. The agreement would allow the Foundation to host private events in Gateway Arch National Park buildings. The bill includes 'other purposes' not further specified in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 5254 do?

This bill is formally titled the Gateway Partnership Act

What does DEFINITIONS. of HR 5254 do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Foundation” is defined as the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, a nonprofit organization serving as the Park's official philanthropic partner. “Park” refers to Gateway Arch National Park. “Park building” includes the Arch Visitor Center, the Old Courthouse, and any other building administered by the Secretary of the Interior as part of the Park that is open to the public. “Secretary” is defined as the Secretary of the Interior.

What does GATEWAY ARCH NATIONAL PARK PARTNER AGREEMENT PILOT PROJECT. of HR 5254 do?

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a one-time, five-year agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events at Gateway Arch National Park. The agreement must include terms and conditions to protect the Park's resources and values, such as limitations on event dates and times, maximum event numbers, and required liability insurance. Private events must be consistent with the Park's purposes, compatible with National Park Service programs, and shall not disrupt public access. The Secretary is required to charge fees to cover the costs of maintaining the Park resulting from these events and may recover all incurred costs. The National Park Service retains the authority to host its own events and issue permits to others. The authority to enter into such an agreement sunsets seven years after the bill's enactment. The Secretary must submit a report to Congress four years after enactment evaluating the agreement's operational and financial impacts.

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Gateway Partnership Act — HR. 5254

Last updated: 3/2/2026 · Introduced: 9/10/2025

Author: Wesley Bell (D-MO)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a five-year agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation allowing the Foundation to host private events at Gateway Arch National Park.
The agreement requires protection of the park's resources and values, limits on event disruptions, and fee collection to cover associated costs.
The authority to enter into this agreement expires seven years after enactment, and a report evaluating its impact will be submitted to Congress.

119th Congressin committeeS. 2767(In Committee)Official page

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