Gateway Partnership Act
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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.
What just happenedJul 29, 2026
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Who’s behind it
- Referred in SenateMar 17, 2026
- Engrossed in HouseMar 16, 2026
- Reported in HouseMar 2, 2026
- Introduced in HouseSep 10, 2025
- Jul 29, 2026Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jul 21, 2026Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
National Parks Subcommittee - Mar 17, 2026IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Mar 16, 2026FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 16, 2026FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2519-2520)
- Mar 16, 2026Floor8000
Passed/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)
- Mar 16, 2026FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5254.
- Mar 16, 2026FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2519-2521)
- Mar 16, 2026FloorH30300
Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Mar 2, 2026CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.
- Mar 2, 2026CommitteeH12200
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-536.
Natural Resources Committee - Mar 2, 2026Committee5000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-536.
Natural Resources Committee - Jan 22, 2026CommitteeH19000
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Natural Resources Committee - Jan 22, 2026CommitteeH15001
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Natural Resources Committee - Jan 22, 2026CommitteeH25000
Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
Natural Resources Committee - Dec 2, 2025CommitteeH21000
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Nov 25, 2025CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Sep 10, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Sep 10, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 10, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House