This bill proposes substantial amendments to the federal charter of the National Education Association (NEA), citing concerns that the organization has deviated from its original mission. The legislation's findings assert the NEA has become a political operation, supporting specific agendas and candidates, and highlights instances such as its spending on political activities, stances on critical race theory, and actions regarding school reopenings. It also notes recent votes by NEA members to cut ties with the Anti-Defamation League and refer to former President Trump's policies as "fascism." A key provision significantly alters membership practices for state and local government employees. It mandates that the NEA and its affiliates notify employees of their First Amendment right to refrain from membership and dues, requiring clear and affirmative consent for participation. Furthermore, it explicitly prohibits the use of payroll deductions for transmitting membership dues, instead requiring direct authorization from the employee. The legislation also imposes a broad prohibition on the NEA's political engagement , preventing the corporation, its directors, and officers from contributing to, supporting, or participating in any political activity or attempting to influence legislation. It introduces new requirements for the NEA's internal operations, including non-discrimination policies and mandating U.S. citizenship for officers. Crucially, the bill forbids the NEA and its affiliates from requiring or encouraging staff or members to affirm beliefs that the U.S. is fundamentally racist or sexist, that individuals are inherently oppressive based on identity, or that promote antisemitic views. It further bans strikes, work stoppages, or slowdowns affecting state or local governments, repeals the NEA's property tax exemption in the District of Columbia, and deems the NEA a labor organization under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959.