118th Congress Education
H.R. 4705: Stopping Teachers Unions from Damaging Education Needs Today Act
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Summary
This bill revises the federal charter for the National Education Association.
The bill specifies that the corporation and its state and local affiliates may only accept payment of membership dues or fees from a state or local government employee if the employee (1) has been notified of the employee's right under the First Amendment to refrain from membership and payment of associated dues or fees, (2) has clearly and affirmatively consented to membership and payment of associated dues or fees, and (3) has authorized the transmittal of membership dues or fees without the use of payroll deduction.
Further, the corporation and its state or local affiliates must process and honor cancellation requests for membership or payment of dues as soon as practicable following receipt of the request.
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The bill also outlines requirements for the corporation, such as
- prohibiting the corporation or its directors or officers from contributing to, supporting, or participating in political activities;
- requiring each officer of the corporation to be a U.S. citizen;
- requiring the corporation to submit annual reports to Congress;
- prohibiting the corporation and its affiliates from requiring staff, officers, affiliates, or members to affirm, adopt, or adhere to certain principles related to race or sex; and
- prohibiting the corporation and its affiliates from calling or participating in a strike, work stoppage, or slowdown affecting a state or local government.
The bill repeals the corporation's exemption from District of Columbia property taxes.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
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Cosponsors
- Glenn Grothman R-WIOriginal
- Mary Miller R-ILOriginal
- W. Steube R-FLOriginal
- Thomas Tiffany R-WIOriginal
- Eric Burlison R-MO
- Jeff Duncan R-SC
- Doug Lamborn R-CO
- Barry Moore R-AL
- Beth Van Duyne R-TX
- Joe Wilson R-SC
- Katherine Cammack R-FL
- Brad Finstad R-MN
- David Rouzer R-NC
- Brian Babin R-TX
- Mike Johnson R-LA
- Harriet Hageman R-WY
- Rich McCormick R-GA
- William Timmons R-SC
- Laurel Lee R-FL
- Lance Gooden R-TX
- Andy Harris R-MD
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History
- Introduced in the House by Scott Fitzgerald.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.