Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
Published: February 11, 2025
Under our nation’s system of laws, all of us are equal and deserving of protections. But in Black, Brown, Indigenous, low-income, and LGBTQ+ communities, many individuals are not treated or policed with fairness and respect.
Educators want all students to have an education that inspires their curiosity and desire to learn. That means keeping students and their families safe from police harassment and brutality.
We must end police brutality by enacting reforms that protect the liberties and rights of all people.
Bills in Congress
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HR 5092 District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on September 2, 2025
This bill would amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to repeal the president’s authority to assume emergency control of the D.C. Police Department.
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S J Res 75 Joint resolution terminating the emergency determined in Executive Order "Declaring a crime emergency in the District of Columbia" www.congress.gov
Introduced on September 2, 2025
This joint resolution would terminate the emergency declared by the President on August 11, 2025, in the Executive Order titled "Declaring a crime emergency in the District of Columbia".
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H J Res 115 Joint resolution terminating the emergency determined in Executive Order "Declaring a crime emergency in the District of Columbia" www.congress.gov
Introduced on August 15, 2025
This joint resolution would terminate the emergency declared by the President on August 11, 2025, in the Executive Order titled "Declaring a crime emergency in the District of Columbia".
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