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ND HCR3026
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jared Hendrix
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AI Summary
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Urges Congress and the President to pursue diplomatic efforts for the peaceful annexation of Greenland as a U.S. territory, emphasizing respect for the sovereignty of all parties involved
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Calls on the U.S. Department of State to engage in dialogue with the Government of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark to explore pathways toward voluntary integration
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Cites Greenland's strategic Arctic location, control of key shipping lanes, defense capabilities (including existing Thule Air Base), and natural resources (rare earth minerals, oil, gas) as justifications
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Requires the resolution be forwarded to the President, Speaker of the House, Senate President Pro Tempore, U.S. Secretary of State, and all 50 state governors and legislatures
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Greenland is currently an autonomous territory of Denmark; the resolution stipulates that rights and interests of Greenlandic people must be fully respected and protected
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution urging Congress and the President of the United States to pursue diplomatic efforts, in good faith and with respect for the sovereignty of all parties, to propose the peaceful annexation of Greenland as a territory of the United States of America.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to adopt yeas 36 nays 54
2/17/2025