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Gateway Partnership Act

3/19/2026, 3:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5254

H.R. 5254, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to establish an agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to hold private events within the buildings of Gateway Arch National Park, among other purposes.

Congressional Summary of HR 5254

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5254

Bill HR 5254 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 17, 2026. Bill HR 5254 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 10, 2025.  Bill HR 5254's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. as of March 17, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5254

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5254

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Potential Impact Areas

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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5254

To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events in Gateway Arch National Park buildings, and for other purposes.
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events in Gateway Arch National Park buildings, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5254

Wesley Bell
Wesley Bell
MissouriIndependent
Ann Wagner
Ann Wagner
MissouriRepublican
Nikki Budzinski
Nikki Budzinski
IllinoisDemocrat

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