To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events in Gateway Arch National Park buildings, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The Gateway Partnership Act authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, a nonprofit organization, to host private events at Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The bill establishes a framework for allowing exclusive use of park buildings like the Arch Visitor Center and Old Courthouse for private events while requiring protections for park resources.
Who Benefits and How
Gateway Arch Park Foundation: Gains exclusive authority to host and coordinate private events at iconic national park venues, creating new revenue opportunities and strengthening its role as the park's philanthropic partner.
Private Event Organizers: Can now book private events at Gateway Arch National Park buildings through the Foundation, gaining access to unique, historic venues for weddings, corporate events, and other gatherings.
Who Bears the Burden and How
National Park Service: Must provide staffing for private events, manage scheduling to prevent disruption to public access, and oversee compliance with agreement terms. However, the bill allows the NPS to recover all costs including administrative and personnel expenses.
Federal Government: Bears no liability for injuries or deaths resulting from Foundation events, as the agreement must include liability insurance naming the U.S. as additionally insured and a hold-harmless provision.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes an agreement between the Secretary of the Interior and the Gateway Arch Park Foundation for private events at park buildings
- Requires the agreement to specify dates/times for exclusive Foundation events, maximum weekly event limits, and NPS staffing requirements
- Mandates liability insurance listing the United States as additionally insured and a provision shielding the federal government from liability
- Requires private events to be consistent with park purposes and not disrupt public access
- Allows the Secretary to charge fees covering maintenance costs and recover all administrative and personnel costs from events
- Preserves the National Park Service's ability to host its own events and issue permits to other parties
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events in Gateway Arch National Park buildings, ensuring protection of park resources and values.
Key Policy Areas
Environment, Public_lands
Primary Purpose
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into an agreement with the Gateway Arch Park Foundation to host private events in Gateway Arch National Park buildings, ensuring protection of park resources and values.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Schmitt introduced the following bill; which was read twice …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The Secretary of the Interior.
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