North Carolina Congressman Mark Harris Introduces Legislation to Revoke National Teacher Union Charter
Today, Representative Mark Harris (R- North Carolina) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R- Tennessee) introduced the National Education Association Charter Repeal Act, which would revoke the congressional charter of the largest teachers’ union in the nation.
Over the last several election cycles, the National Education Association has become increasingly radical and fervent in its support of the Democratic Party. In 2024, according to Open Secrets, the NEA contributed 97.42% of all its political spending to support Democrats. During the pandemic, the NEA led the charge to keep schools closed, despite the harm to kids. Most recently, the NEA made headlines for formerly cutting ties with the Anti-Defamation League, due to opposition to the ADL’s position on the Gaza conflict.
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.
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), and Rep. Bob Onder (R-MO).
Tim’s Take: Generally speaking, at this point in the calendar year, it’s unlikely that this legislation will become law anytime soon. However, the support from conservative leaders, like Corey DeAngelis, signal that this issue will become the next agenda item for education reform. The crazier the NAE gets, the easier it will be for Republicans to justify revoking their federal charter.
