National Education Association Charter Repeal Act
This bill, the National Education Association Charter Repeal Act, would revoke the federal charter granted to the National Education Association (NEA). It accomplishes this by repealing Chapter 1511 of Title 36 of the United States Code—the portion of law that conferred a federal charter on the NEA. In practical terms, the NEA would no longer enjoy the status of a federally chartered national organization. The bill does not otherwise change the NEA’s private, nonprofit status under ordinary state and federal laws, nor does it alter its day-to-day operations, governance, or existing tax status. It simply removes the federal recognition. The text provides no other provisions or conditions beyond the repeal and does not specify an effective date, so the repeal would take effect upon enactment unless otherwise stated.
Key Points
- 1Short title: The act would be cited as the “National Education Association Charter Repeal Act.”
- 2Repeal of federal charter: It would repeal Chapter 1511 of Title 36, United States Code, which currently grants the NEA a federal charter.
- 3Scope: The repeal applies specifically to the National Education Association’s federal charter; other organizations and laws are not directly affected.
- 4Effect on NEA: The NEA would continue as a private nonprofit organization, losing any status or privileges that come with a federal charter.
- 5No provisions on other changes: The bill does not address tax status, funding, governance, or other operational aspects beyond the charter repeal.