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Military Limits: Sending Troops to Greenland

Also known as: Hands Off Greenland Act

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Key Points

  • This bill would prevent the U.S. government from sending any military members to Greenland unless the Kingdom of Denmark officially invites them first.
  • It also blocks any federal tax dollars from being used to move troops or equipment to Greenland without that specific permission from the Danish government.
  • The proposal aims to ensure the U.S. respects the territory of other nations and does not expand its military presence in the region without a formal request.
  • While the U.S. already has some military cooperation in the area, this law would set a strict rule for any future deployments to prevent uninvited military activity.
  • If passed, the President would be legally required to wait for a written invitation before assigning any service members to duty on the island.

Milestones

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Jan 21, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 21, 2026

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

To prohibit the United States from deploying or otherwise assigning any troops for duty to Greenland except at the invitation of the Kingdom of Denmark, and for other purposes.

Bill NumberHR 7192
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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