U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB5254: Gateway Partnership Act
Status: Passed one chamber, September 17, 2026
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.
What the bill says
An act 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.
From the introduced text, September 17, 2026:
AN ACT 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. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Gateway Partnership Act . SECTION 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) Foundation The term Foundation means the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, a nonprofit organization that serves as the official philanthropic partner of the Park. (2) Park The term Park means Gateway Arch National Park. (3) Park building The term Park building means-- (A) the Arch Visitor Center; (B) the Old Courthouse; and (C) any other building administered or managed by the Secretary as part of the Park that is open to the public. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. SECTION 3. Gateway Arch National Park Partner Agreement Pilot Project (a) In general The Secretary, in accordance with subsection (b), may enter into a one-time agreement for a period not to exceed five years with the Foundation to host private events at the Park, which may include the use of Park buildings. (b) Terms and conditions An agreement entered into under subsection (a) shall include terms and conditions to protect the resources and values of the Park, including-- (1) dates and …
Sponsors
- Wesley Bell (D, HD-001) · primary sponsor
- Ann Wagner (R, HD-002)
- Nikki Budzinski (D, 13)
Latest actions
- : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 662.
- : Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- : Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- : Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- : Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- : Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- : On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2519-2520)
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5254.
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : Mr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Subjects: Missouri, Public-private cooperation, Public Lands and Natural Resources, Parks, recreation areas, trails, User charges and fees
Common questions
- What is HB5254?
- HB5254 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Gateway Partnership Act.
- What does HB5254 do?
- In its own words: An act 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.
- What is the status of HB5254?
- Passed one chamber as of September 17, 2026. Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 662. (September 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB5254?
- Wesley Bell (D, HD-001), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB5254?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5254
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