Rep. Mark Harris, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina, announced on July 16, 2025, that he would be holding a press conference to introduce new legislation targeting the National Education Association (NEA). The announcement was made through a series of posts on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.
In his first post at 12:05 p.m. UTC, Harris urged followers to watch an upcoming event, writing: “TUNE IN AT 10AM ET!! https://t.co/ajRv8nO66h”.
Shortly after, at 1:10 p.m. UTC, Harris criticized teachers’ unions for their influence in education policy and practices. He stated: “The clock is ticking for woke unions that put indoctrination over education. https://t.co/B7wkyilKtr”.
At 1:57 p.m. UTC, Harris provided more details about the purpose of the press conference and his legislative proposal. He wrote: “TUNE IN AT 10AM: We’re holding a press conference to announce my new bill that will REVOKE the NEA’s congressional charter and hold the nation’s largest teachers union ACCOUNTABLE!!
@RepMaryMiller @RepRalphNorman @Moms4Liberty @DeAngelisCorey https://t.co/c53FSo3YAd“.
The NEA is the largest labor union in the United States representing public school educators and support personnel. Congressional charters are symbolic recognitions granted by Congress; revoking such a charter would not dissolve an organization but could carry political significance regarding its standing with federal lawmakers.
The issue of teachers’ unions and their role in educational policy has been a recurring topic in American politics, with some legislators arguing that these organizations prioritize political or ideological goals over classroom instruction.
