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S2767FEDERALSession 119Federal Billon floor

Federal bill authorizes Secretary of the Interior to allow Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events in park buildings

Original title: Gateway Partnership Act

Last action · September 17, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 642.Sponsors: Eric Schmitt and 2 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The of the Interior is authorized to enter into an agreement with the allowing the nonprofit to host private events in Gateway Arch National Park buildings under specific protective terms. The legislation requires fees and cost recovery to cover park maintenance, wear and tear, and administrative expenses resulting from these private events.

Why it matters

Establishes a formal statutory framework for private event hosting at Gateway Arch National Park while requiring the Foundation to cover all administrative and maintenance costs and prohibiting events that disrupt public access.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Gateway Arch Park Foundation

Gets the statutory authorization to enter into agreements to host private events in park buildings and assumes liability and fee obligations.

Directly affected

National Park Service

Must provide staffing for events, manage event agreements, and recover administrative and maintenance costs.

Directly affected

Park Visitors

Retain guaranteed public access because private events are prohibited from disrupting public use of the park and its buildings.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will private events prevent regular visitors from accessing Gateway Arch National Park?
No. The bill explicitly prohibits private events from taking place during times or in locations that prevent or disrupt public use or access to the park or its buildings.
Who pays for the maintenance and administrative costs of these private events?
The of the Interior must charge a fee for maintenance and wear and tear, and may recover all administrative and personnel costs incurred as a result of the private events.

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News Coverage

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Wagner’s bipartisan Gateway Partnership Act clears House

Ripon AdvanceOct 5, 2026

Wagner’s Gateway Partnership Act Passes House

Congresswoman Ann Wagner (.gov)Mar 16, 2026

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Where This Stands

Currently on floor. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Passed.

Procedural history

6 actions
  1. Sep 17, 2026Senate
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 642.
  2. Sep 17, 2026Senate
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Lee with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  3. Jul 29, 2026Senate
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
  4. Jul 21, 2026Senate
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
  5. Sep 11, 2025SenateCommittee
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  6. Sep 11, 2025SenateIntroduced
    Introduced in Senate

Version history

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Sponsors

Eric SchmittSenateRPrimary sponsor
Richard DurbinSenateDCosponsor
Josh HawleySenateRCosponsor

Connected Entities

Old Courthouse, Arch Visitor Center, Secretary of the Interior and 3 more
OrganizationOld Courthouse“A park building defined under the Act.”Map →
OrganizationArch Visitor Center“A park building defined under the Act.”Map →
PersonSecretary of the Interior“Authorized to enter into an agreement with the Foundation and recover event cost”Map →
locationGateway Arch National Park“The national park where private events may be hosted under the agreement.”Map →
OrganizationGateway Arch Park Foundation“A nonprofit organization serving as the official philanthropic partner of the Pa”Map →
OrganizationNational Park Service“Responsible for programs and staffing related to park events.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy15
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