# 119-hr-5254: Gateway Partnership Act

119-hr-5254, Gateway Partnership Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO); status passed_house; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-08).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-5254
- Congress: 119
- Title: Gateway Partnership Act
- Status: passed_house
- Introduced: 2025-09-10
- Sponsor: Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1] (D-MO)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-08

## Summary

**Allows a one-time, time-limited pilot to host private events at Gateway Arch National Park.** This bill would let the Secretary of the Interior enter a single, non-renewable agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to use Park buildings for private events under strict conditions. - Visitors: Public access could be limited during exclusive events, but events must be scheduled so they do not disrupt public access and cannot degrade park resources or appearance. - Gateway Arch Park Foundation and attendees: The Foundation could hold private events in Park buildings under a single agreement lasting up to five years and subject to limits on dates and the number of events per month. - National Park Service and taxpayers: The agreement must require liability insurance, set required staffing levels, and let the Secretary charge fees to recover all costs for maintenance, utilities, security, and personnel. The authority sunsets seven years after enactment and a report on operations and finances is due four years after enactment.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2] (R-MO), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Budzinski, Nikki [D-IL-13] (D-IL), 2025-09-10T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New fees for private Arch events: cost, low. If enacted, the Park Service would charge fees for private events held under the new Gateway Arch pilot. Event organizers using the Foundation’s one-time agreement would pay for wear-and-tear and building maintenance. The agency would also recover utilities, security, staff, and administrative cost…
- One-time pilot for Gateway Arch private events: mixed, low. If enacted, Interior would be allowed to make a one-time, up-to-5-year agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events in Park buildings like the Visitor Center and the Old Courthouse. The agreement would set any exclusive dates, cap events per month, and require Park staff f…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-10115: Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-5254 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5254)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4669: FEMA Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4669)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-10115: Radiation Exposure Compensation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10115)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5254 (as of 2026-10-08).