119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 17, 2026
H.R. 5254Passed HousePublic Lands and Natural Resources
Gateway Partnership Act
Sponsor: Rep. Bell, Wesley (D-MO)2 cosponsorsIntroduced Sep 10, 2025
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In plain English
The Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis can enter a one-time agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events at the park and its buildings for up to five years. Private events must be consistent with the park's purposes, cannot degrade the park's integrity or appearance, and cannot disrupt public access or use. The National Park Service must charge fees to cover all costs from the events, including maintenance, utilities, security, and personnel. The authority to enter this agreement expires seven years after the bill is signed into law.
What’s in the bill (3 sections)
- Sec. 2. Definitions
- Sec. 3. Gateway arch national park partner agreement pilot
- Sec. 3. Gateway arch national park partner agreement pilot project
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Note: the official CRS summary for this bill was written on 2026-03-02, but the bill text was revised on 2026-09-17T04:00:00Z. Provisions may have been added since the summary was written — the section list above reflects the current text.
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Introduced
Sep 10
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House committee
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House floor
Mar 16
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Senate
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Signed
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What happens next: Cleared the House. Now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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Activity timeline
Sep 17
Sep 17
Sep 17
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 662.
Sep 17
Sep 17
Sep 17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 17
Sep 17
Sep 17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 29
Jul 29
Jul 29
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 21
Jul 21
Jul 21
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Mar 17
Mar 17
Mar 17
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 16
Mar 16
Mar 16
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 16
Mar 16
Mar 16
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2519-2520)
Mar 16
Mar 16
Mar 16
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
Mar 16
Mar 16
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5254.
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Full action log
All 23 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Sep 17
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 662.
Sep 17
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Sep 17
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jul 29
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jul 21
SENATECommittee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
Mar 17
SENATEReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 16
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 16
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2519-2520)
Mar 16
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
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5254.
Mar 16
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2519-2521)
Mar 16
HOUSEMr. Wittman moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 2
HOUSEPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.
Mar 2
HOUSEReported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-536.
Mar 2
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-536.
Jan 22
HOUSEOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Jan 22
HOUSECommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jan 22
HOUSESubcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged
2025
Dec 2
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Nov 25
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Sep 10
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sep 10
Introduced in House
Sep 10
Introduced in House
All 2 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 1 Republican
Democrats (1)
Budzinski, NikkiIL-13
Republicans (1)
Wagner, AnnMO-02
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