Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1001

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession relating to the Administration's stance on Greenland.

Greenland Policy: Request for Government Documents

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Next up: A house committeeNo action in 6 months

This bill is currently sitting in the House Committee on Foreign Affairs where it was sent in January 2026. No action has been taken on the proposal since that time. It is considered stalled because the committee has not moved forward with it for five months.

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Very unlikely to pass

This is a tool used by the party not in power to get information. Since the majority party usually supports the administration, they will likely vote against releasing these documents.

Key Points

This resolution asks the government to share all records about plans to buy or take control of Greenland. This includes emails, text messages, meeting notes, and even transcripts from AI chatbots used by officials.
Lawmakers want to know if the administration has looked into the legal or diplomatic impact of taking over territory from a NATO ally like Denmark. It also asks for any assessments on using force to gain control of the island.
The request seeks details on meetings between government officials and private individuals who may be pushing for U.S. ownership of Greenland. It also asks for information about the appointment of a special envoy to the region.
This move follows reports that Danish intelligence services now see the United States as a security risk. If passed, the administration would have 14 days to turn over the requested documents to the House of Representatives.

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Milestones

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Jan 14, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jan 14, 2026

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession relating to the Administration's stance on Greenland.

Bill NumberHRES 1001

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.