The new bill authored by U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski in the U.S. House aims to update the official boundaries of Gateway Arch National Park, according to the U.S. Congress.
H.R.7864 was introduced on March 9, 2026 during the 2026 regular session of the 119th Congress. The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends the Act of May 17, 1954, to revise the boundary of Gateway Arch National Park. Specifically, it changes the designated area from “one hundred acres” to “102.18 acres” and updates the reference to the boundary map. The new map is titled “Gateway Arch National Park Proposed Boundary Revision,” numbered 366/189,627, and dated August 2023. This adjustment aims to officially redefine the park’s boundaries to reflect the current specifications and resources. The bill, known as the Gateway Arch National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2026, is part of legislative efforts to manage and enhance national park lands effectively.
The bill was introduced by Rep. Nikki Budzinski (Democrat-IL-13th District) and co-sponsored by Rep. Mike Bost (Republican-IL-12th District), Rep. Wesley Bell (Democrat-IL-1st District), and Rep. Ann Wagner (Republican-IL-2nd District).
Since the beginning of the current session, Rep. Budzinski has introduced another 16 bills.
Congressional bills can originate in either the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate, except for revenue-related measures, which must begin in the House. After introduction, bills are assigned to committees for review, hearings, amendments and debate before they can advance to a vote in each chamber. If both chambers approve identical versions, the legislation is sent to the president, who may sign it into law or veto it. Congress operates in two-year terms, with each term numbered sequentially and divided into two annual sessions. The legislative process and official bill records are maintained by the U.S. Congress and published through Congress.gov.
Nikki Budzinski is a Representative from Illinois, having been elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Eighteenth and to the succeeding Congress, serving since January 3, 2023. She holds a B.A. from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, obtained in 1999, and has served in various roles, including senior advisor to the Governor of Illinois J.B. Pritzker from 2019 to 2020 and chief of staff in the Office of Management and Budget in 2021.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| H.R.7864 | 03/09/2026 | Gateway Arch National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2026 |
| H.R.7324 | 02/03/2026 | More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026 |
| H.R.7280 | 01/30/2026 | Veteran DATA Act |
| H.R.7241 | 01/27/2026 | Protect Veterans from the THIEF Act |
| H.R.5841 | 10/28/2025 | Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act |
| H.R.4159 | 06/26/2025 | To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the Armed Forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes. |
| H.R.3863 | 06/10/2025 | VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act |
| H.R.3578 | 05/23/2025 | Improving Veterans’ Experience Act of 2025 |
| H.R.3183 | 05/05/2025 | SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025 |
| H.R.2536 | 04/01/2025 | New Producer Economic Security Act |
| H.R.2173 | 03/18/2025 | Tools Tax Deduction Act |
| H.R.2103 | 03/14/2025 | Protect Postal Performance Act |
| H.R.2034 | 03/11/2025 | Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act |
| H.R.1906 | 03/06/2025 | Rural Wellness Act |
| H.R.1662 | 02/27/2025 | LEAP Act |
| H.R.1371 | 02/14/2025 | Presidential Legacy Act |
| H.R.1051 | 02/06/2025 | To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow for the approval of an abbreviated new drug application submitted by a subsequent applicant in the case of a failure by a first applicant to commence commercial marketing within a certain period, and for other purposes. |
