Rep. Harris and Sen. Blackburn Lead Fight to Repeal the NEA Congressional Charter
WASHINGTON, DC — On Wednesday, Representative Mark Harris (R-NC) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the National Education Association Charter Repeal Act to revoke the congressional charter of the nation’s largest teachers union.
Last week, the NEA voted to fight against President “Trump’s embrace of fascism”, voted to promote LGBTQ events in public schools, and voted to sever all ties with the Anti-Defamation League. These latest examples of NEA’s blatant political bias, along with its recent promotion of hatred and antisemitism, are a clear departure from the organization’s intended purpose.
Representative Harris said, “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.”
“Time and again, teachers’ unions have shown they’ll put their political agenda ahead of students’ needs,” said Senator Blackburn. “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.”
“It’s incredibly sad that the nation‘s largest teachers union has put woke politics before America's children. The NEA’s embrace of radical left policies and antisemitism combined with their rejection of parental rights has forced moms and dads across America to condemn this organization.
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,” said Tina Descovich, CEO of Moms for Liberty.
Co-sponsors of this legislation in the House include Rep. David Rouzer (R-NC), Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL), Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK), Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL), Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Rep. Bob Onder (R-MO), Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO), and Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI).
Supporting organizations of this legislation include Moms for Liberty, Heritage Action, Young America's Foundation, American Principles Project, and the National Right to Work.
Read the full text of the bill here.
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