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Hands Off Greenland Act

USA119th CongressHR-7192| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
Brad Sherman

Brad Sherman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, known as the Hands Off Greenland Act , establishes a clear prohibition on the deployment of United States Armed Forces to Greenland. It mandates that the President cannot assign any US troops for duty in Greenland unless an explicit invitation is received from the Kingdom of Denmark. This measure ensures that any American military presence on the island is contingent upon the sovereign request of the Danish government. Furthermore, the bill explicitly states that no federal funds are authorized for the deployment or assignment of such troops without this specific invitation, reinforcing the primary prohibition. This financial restriction aims to prevent any circumvention of the requirement for Danish consent regarding US military presence.
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Jan 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • January 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Hands Off Greenland Act

USA119th CongressHR-7192| House 
| Updated: 1/21/2026
This legislation, known as the Hands Off Greenland Act , establishes a clear prohibition on the deployment of United States Armed Forces to Greenland. It mandates that the President cannot assign any US troops for duty in Greenland unless an explicit invitation is received from the Kingdom of Denmark. This measure ensures that any American military presence on the island is contingent upon the sovereign request of the Danish government. Furthermore, the bill explicitly states that no federal funds are authorized for the deployment or assignment of such troops without this specific invitation, reinforcing the primary prohibition. This financial restriction aims to prevent any circumvention of the requirement for Danish consent regarding US military presence.
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Timeline
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 21, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • January 21, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 21, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Brad Sherman

Brad Sherman

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (1)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted