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US HCR70

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/15/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ro Khanna

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Affirms U.S. respect for the sovereignty of Denmark, including Greenland, consistent with the North Atlantic Treaty ratified by Congress in 1949

  • Declares that any change in Greenland's status or use of U.S. military force involving Greenland requires Congressional authorization and must comply with treaty obligations

  • Responds to executive branch statements suggesting the U.S. may seek to acquire Greenland, potentially through military force, which prompted objections from Denmark, Greenland, and NATO allies

  • Calls for continued diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation with Denmark and Greenland through partnership and consent rather than coercion

  • Reaffirms Congress's constitutional authority to declare war, authorize military force, and regulate defense spending

Legislative Description

Affirming the partnership between the United States and Denmark and Greenland.

International affairs

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Foreign Affairs1/15/2026

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