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House bill · H.R. 5254 (119th Congress)

Gateway Partnership Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Sep 17, 2026

Sponsor: Wesley Bell (U.S. Representative, MO-1, Democratic)

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Summary

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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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Natural Resources · U.S. House of Representatives

Also referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources · U.S. Senate.

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Cosponsors

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  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Sep 17, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  2. Sep 17, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

  3. Sep 17, 2026

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 662.

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 662.

    U.S. Senate

  4. Jul 29, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  5. Jul 29, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

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  1. Jul 29, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  2. Jul 21, 2026

    Hearing held

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

  3. Jul 21, 2026

    In committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

    U.S. House

  4. Jul 21, 2026

    Hearing held

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

  5. Jul 21, 2026

    Hearing held

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

  6. Mar 17, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    U.S. Senate

  7. Mar 16, 2026

    Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H2519-2521)

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2519-2521)

  8. Mar 16, 2026

    Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H2519-2521)

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2519-2521)

  9. Mar 16, 2026

    Considered Under Suspension of the rules. (consideration: cr H2519-2521)

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2519-2521)

  10. Mar 16, 2026

    Debate - the House Proceeded With Forty Minutes of Debate on H.R. 5254.

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5254.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  11. Mar 16, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Mar 16, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  13. Mar 16, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. Mar 16, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    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)

    U.S. House of Representatives

  15. Mar 2, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.

  16. Mar 2, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.

  17. Mar 2, 2026

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 461.

  18. Mar 2, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-536.

  19. Mar 2, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-536.

  20. Mar 2, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 119-536.

  21. Jan 22, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  22. Jan 22, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  23. Jan 22, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  24. Jan 22, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  25. Jan 22, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  26. Jan 22, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  27. Jan 22, 2026

    In committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged

  28. Jan 22, 2026

    In committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged

  29. Jan 22, 2026

    In committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged

  30. Dec 2, 2025

    Hearing held

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

  31. Dec 2, 2025

    Hearing held

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

  32. Dec 2, 2025

    Hearing held

    Subcommittee Hearings Held

  33. Nov 25, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

  34. Nov 25, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

  35. Nov 25, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

  36. Sep 10, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  37. Sep 10, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  38. Sep 10, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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