United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 6 R cosponsors

S 2428 — STUDENT Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

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Summary

Stopping Teachers Unions from Damaging Education Needs Today Act or the STUDENT ActThis 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.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; andprohibiting 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.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to impose new membership requirements and restrictions on the National Education Association, including prohibitions on political activities and specific requirements for membership dues collection.

  • 36 U.S.C. § 151103

    Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights, obligations, and designation of classes of members are as provided in the bylaws. → ``Sec. 151103. Membership ``(a) In General.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights, obligations, and designation of classes of members are as provided in the bylaws. ``(b) Collection of Dues From State or Local Government Employees.--The corporation and its State and local affiliates may only accept payment of membership dues or fees from an employee of a State or local government (as such terms are defined in section 3371 of title 5) either directly from the employee or indirectly via per capita taxes or other fees paid by an affiliate, if-- ``(1) the employee has been notified by the corporation or its applicable State or local affiliate of their right under the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States to refrain from membership and payment of associated dues or fees; ``(2) the employee has clearly and affirmatively consented to membership and payment of associated dues or fees; and ``(3) the employee has authorized the transmittal of the employee's membership dues or fees to the corporation or its applicable State or local affiliate without the use, directly or indirectly, of payroll deduction. ``(c) Membership Cancellation.--The corporation and its State or local affiliates shall process and honor membership and dues payment cancellation requests as soon as practicable following receipt.''.

    This change adds specific requirements for how the National Education Association can collect dues from government employees and requires member cancellation requests to be honored promptly.

  • 36 U.S.C. § 151105

    The powers of the corporation are... → (a) Powers.--The corporation shall comply with the following requirements:...

    This change specifies that the corporation must adhere to various new operational and ethical requirements, including prohibitions on political activities and mandates related to organization transparency.

  • 36 U.S.C. § 151105

    (b) Requirements.--The corporation shall comply with the following requirements: `...`

    This addition lays out a comprehensive list of requirements for the corporation, including restrictions on political contributions and advocacy.

  • 36 U.S.C. § 151106

    The corporation shall be exempt from all property taxes in the District of Columbia.

    This repeal removes the National Education Association's property tax exemption in the District of Columbia.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 541 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (541)

541 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2428 do?
Stopping Teachers Unions from Damaging Education Needs Today Act or the STUDENT ActThis 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.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; andprohibiting 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.
Who sponsors S 2428?
S 2428 is sponsored by Lummis, Cynthia M. (Republican), Risch, James E. (Republican), Ricketts, Pete (Republican), Sheehy, Tim (Republican), Cruz, Ted (Republican), and Cramer, Kevin (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2428?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced July 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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