Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act

119 HR 7012 IH: Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-01-12 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7012 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2026 Mr. Fine (for himself and Mr. Rulli ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs A BILL To authorize the annexation and subsequent admission to statehood of Greenland, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act . 2. Authorization for the annexation of Greenland The President is authorized to take such steps as may be necessary, including by seeking to enter into negotiations with the Kingdom of Denmark, to annex or otherwise acquire Greenland as a territory of the United States. Upon completion of such annexation or acquisition, the President shall submit to Congress a report consisting of such changes to Federal law as the President may determine necessary to admit the newly acquired territory as a State, in order to expedite congressional approval of such statehood for Greenland after the adoption of a constitution that Congress determines to be republican in form and in conformity with the Constitution of the United States.