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Republicans Introduce Bill to Revoke NEA’s Federal Charter

Introduced by Rep. Mark Harris with backing from Sen. Marsha Blackburn, the measure advances a long-running effort to strip the teachers union of its congressional ties following allegations of partisan advocacy.

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Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, speaks during a protest against the nomination of Linda McMahon to serve as President Donald Trump's education secretary, outside the U.S. Capitol on February 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. The protest highlights recent actions by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that possibly threaten both educational research and student privacy. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Rep. Mark Harris filed the National Education Association Charter Repeal Act in the House on July 15, mirrored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s companion bill in the Senate the following day.
  • Harris confirmed on his social media account that at least ten other House Republicans have co-sponsored the legislation.
  • GOP lawmakers contend the NEA abandoned its educational mission by branding President Trump a “fascist,” promoting divisive gender ideology and sidelining antisemitism efforts.
  • The legislation would revoke the NEA’s 1906 congressional charter and eliminate certain federal property tax exemptions.
  • Earlier repeal attempts, including a 2022 bill by Blackburn, stalled in committee or on the floor, underscoring the challenges ahead for the current effort.