Gateway Partnership Act

This bill would let the Department of the Interior make an agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation so the Foundation can host private events at Gateway Arch National Park, including in certain park buildings. Any deal must protect the park. It can set exclusive dates and times, cap how many events happen each week, and require National Park Service staff at events. The Foundation must carry enough insurance that names the United States as an additional insured, and the federal government won’t be liable for injuries or deaths tied to these events .

Events must fit the park’s purpose and be compatible with National Park Service programs. They cannot harm the park’s look or mission, and they cannot block or disrupt public access. The Park Service will charge fees to cover wear and tear and can recover all related costs, including administrative and personnel costs. The Park Service can still host its own events or permit others to do so as appropriate .

• Who: Gateway Arch Park Foundation, private event organizers, and park visitors at Gateway Arch National Park
• What changes: Allows private events under strict rules; requires insurance; sets limits on timing and frequency; ensures public access; and lets the Park Service recover costs
• When: Takes effect once enacted; no specific dates are listed in the text