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US HCR70
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ro Khanna
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AI Summary
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Affirms U.S. respect for the sovereignty of Denmark, including Greenland, consistent with the North Atlantic Treaty ratified by Congress in 1949
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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
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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
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Calls for continued diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation with Denmark and Greenland through partnership and consent rather than coercion
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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