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S 2767 Advanced toward a vote

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a one-time agreement of up to five years with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events at Gateway Arch National Park, including in park buildings such as the Arch Visitor Center and Old Courthouse.

Official title: Gateway Partnership Act

Next stop Senate floor: awaiting a vote
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Senate
Introduced 11-SEP-2025
Referred 11-SEP-2025
Approved by committee 29-JUL-2026
Reported 17-SEP-2026
On the calendar 17-SEP-2026
Key points
  • Sets terms for the agreement, including exclusive event dates, a monthly cap on events, National Park Service staffing for safety, and liability insurance naming the United States as additionally insured.
  • Requires the Secretary to charge fees covering wear and tear from private events and allows recovery of costs such as maintenance, utilities, security, and personnel.
  • Limits events to activities consistent with the park's purposes and bars events that disrupt public access.
  • Ends the authority seven years after enactment, terminates existing agreements on that date, and requires a report to Congress within four years.
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Committee referrals (2) Policy area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor Eric Schmitt (R-MO) Cosponsors · 2
■ 1 R■ 1 D
1 Democrat
1 Republican