Bill · S. 2516· Senate(119-S-2516)
TEACH Act
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Terminating Education Association Congressional Handouts Act" or the "TEACH Act," aims to prohibit the National Education Association from engaging in lobbying activities. It would amend title 36 of the United States Code to include a new section regarding these prohibitions. The corporation would be required to submit an annual certification to the Secretary of Education. This certification must assure that no lobbying activities have occurred. Additionally, the corporation must maintain records for potential audits by the Secretary of Education. Failure to comply would result in the loss of the corporation's federally chartered status.
Yes
Does this limit the influence of paid lobbyists?+5
The bill mandates that the NEA cease all lobbying activities and submit annual certifications to the Secretary of Education.
The opposite
Would union members be better off under this?-8
The bill negatively impacts union members by stripping their primary representative organization of its ability to lobby for professional interests.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?-7
The bill prohibits the National Education Association from engaging in lobbying activities, which limits the advocacy power of a major teacher's union.
Does this put more money into public schools?-2
By restricting the lobbying capabilities of the NEA, the bill may reduce the political advocacy used to secure funding for public schools.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prohibition of Lobbying Activities: The bill prohibits the National Education Association from engaging in lobbying activities as defined in the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 2(a)).
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Increased Accountability Through Certification: The corporation is required to submit an annual certification to the Secretary of Education to assure that no lobbying has taken place (Section 2(a)).
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Audit Capabilities: The bill requires the corporation to maintain records that the Secretary of Education may require to facilitate an effective audit of the certification (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Loss of Federal Charter Status: If the corporation violates the prohibition on lobbying, the penalty is the termination of its status as a federally chartered corporation (Section 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers-8
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Union Protections-7
- Governance And Ideology
- Reduces Lobbying+5
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding-2
- 7/29/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in Senate