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Congress Proposes Plan to Acquire Greenland from Denmark and Make It a U.S. State

Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act

2 months ago·View on Congress.gov

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • This bill, introduced by Representative Fine, gives the President the power to start negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland. The goal is for the United States to take over the territory and eventually make it a U.S. state.
  • If the U.S. successfully acquires Greenland, the President would be required to tell Congress what laws need to change to officially admit it as a state. Greenland would first need to create its own state constitution that follows U.S. rules.
  • Greenland is currently a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark. For this plan to work, Denmark would have to agree to give up the land, which would be a massive change in international relations and the size of the United States.
  • While the bill doesn't list a specific price, acquiring such a large area would likely involve significant costs and complex diplomatic talks. It would also give the U.S. more control over Arctic resources and military positioning.
Foreign PolicyNational Security

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

How this policy affects specific groups of people

Mixed Impacts(1)
Military Active
Neutral

If Greenland were acquired, military bases and Arctic operations could expand, potentially changing deployment patterns for active duty troops.

Broader Impacts

Score
Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
Jan 12, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jan 12, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act

Bill NumberHR 7012
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(1)
R: 1

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