Gateway Partnership Act
Sponsored By: Representative Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]
Passed House
Summary
The bill would create a one-time pilot allowing the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events at Gateway Arch National Park. The measure would let the Interior Secretary enter an agreement up to five years for use of Park buildings while requiring protections. The agreement must set exclusive dates and monthly event limits, staffing levels, liability insurance that names the United States as additionally insured, and a provision shielding the federal government from claims. Events must match Park purposes and not block public access. The Secretary would charge fees to cover and recover event-related costs. The authority ends seven years after enactment and a four-year report must evaluate operational and financial effects.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Gateway Arch event hosts pay costs, carry insurance
If enacted, event hosts would pay fees to cover wear and tear at the Park and buildings. Interior would be able to recover all event costs, including maintenance, utilities, administration, security, and staff. Agreements would require liability insurance that names the United States as an additional insured. Agreements would also state the Federal Government and its employees are not liable for injuries or deaths from the Foundation’s use of Park buildings.
Pilot allows private events at Gateway Arch
If enacted, Interior would be allowed a one-time agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events. The agreement would last up to five years. It would set dates and times for any exclusive use and cap events per month, with needed Park staffing. Events would need to fit the Park’s purpose, not harm the Park, and not block public access. The National Park Service would still be able to host or permit other events. This authority would end seven years after enactment, and any agreement would end then.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1]
MO • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
MO • R
Sponsored 9/10/2025
Budzinski
IL • D
Sponsored 9/10/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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