H.R. 5254: Gateway Partnership Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-09-10 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] |
| Policy area | Public Lands and Natural Resources |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2026-07-29 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Reported to House, 2026-03-02):
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)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Ann Wagner | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-09-10 |
| Nikki Budzinski | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-09-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 5254 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 5254?
H.R. 5254 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: Gateway Partnership Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 5254 are available on congress.gov.
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