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H.R. 5254119th CongressIn markupLatest action Jul 29, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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HR 5254 lets Interior allow private events in Gateway Arch National Park buildings under an agreement with a nonprofit partner.
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The bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to sign an agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation allowing private events inside park buildings like the Arch Visitor Center and Old Courthouse. The agreement would limit weekly event numbers, require National Park Service staffing, and require the Foundation to carry liability insurance. Events must fit the park's purpose, avoid damaging its appearance or history, and not block normal public access.
Affects visitors to Gateway Arch National Park, the National Park Service, and the Gateway Arch Park Foundation.
Allowing private events could increase building use and wear, though the bill requires insurance and fees intended to shield taxpayers from added costs or legal risk.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.