Representative Mark Harris of North Carolina and Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee have introduced the National Education Association Charter Repeal Act. This legislation aims to revoke the congressional charter of the National Education Association (NEA), the largest teachers union in the United States.
The move comes after recent actions by the NEA, including votes against President Trump’s policies, support for LGBTQ events in schools, and severing ties with the Anti-Defamation League. These actions have been described as politically biased by those supporting the repeal.
Representative Harris stated, “Congress established the NEA in 1906 to support America’s teachers and strengthen our schools, but it has abandoned that mission in favor of a radical agenda. From branding President Trump a fascist to embracing divisive gender ideology and walking away from efforts to fight antisemitism, the NEA has become nothing more than a partisan advocacy group. Since the NEA is clearly not prioritizing students, parents or even teachers, it’s time to remove Congress’ seal of approval from this rogue organization.”
Senator Blackburn added, “Time and again, teachers’ unions have shown they’ll put their political agenda ahead of students’ needs. The National Education Association has made it crystal clear it’s a partisan organization, and it shouldn’t be rewarded with a federal charter that platforms woke gender ideology, antisemitism, and left-wing propaganda. Our students deserve better.”
Tina Descovich from Moms for Liberty expressed gratitude towards Congressman Harris for his efforts: “It’s incredibly sad that the nation‘s largest teachers union has put woke politics before America’s children… Moms For Liberty is incredibly thankful for Congressman Mark Harris, and his bold stand to remove the NEAs congressional charter. While other members just talk, Mark stepped up and took action.”
The bill is co-sponsored by several representatives including David Rouzer (R-NC) and Randy Fine (R-FL). Organizations such as Moms for Liberty and Heritage Action are supporting this legislation.
