# 119-s-2516: TEACH Act

119-s-2516, TEACH Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-11).

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- As of: 2026-08-11
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2516
- Congress: 119
- Title: TEACH Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-07-29
- Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Ban on NEA lobbying**: This bill would prohibit the federally chartered National Education Association from engaging in lobbying as defined in section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. It would require annual certifications and recordkeeping to the Secretary of Education and would allow termination of NEA’s federally chartered status if it violates the prohibition. - NEA organization: NEA would have to submit an annual certification to the Secretary of Education and keep records to allow audits. Violation could result in termination of its federally chartered status. - Educators and members: The NEA would be barred from engaging in lobbying as defined by the Lobbying Disclosure Act, limiting the union’s formal ability to lobby on policy. - Secretary of Education and oversight: The Secretary would receive certifications, may require records to facilitate audits, and would enforce the penalty of charter termination for noncompliance.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Ban on National Education Association lobbying: cost, low. If enacted, this bill would bar the National Education Association from engaging in "lobbying activities" as defined by the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The NEA would need to send a yearly certificate to the Secretary of Education saying it did not lobby. The NEA would also keep records the Secretary m…

## Related bills

- 119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025
- 119-s-2438: Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
- 119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act

## Sources
- [119-s-2516 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2516)

## Related
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-2142: GOLDEN DOME Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2142)
- [119-s-2438: Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2438)
- [119-s-4952: Protecting American Taxpayers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4952)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2516 (as of 2026-08-11).