Hands Off Greenland Act
To prohibit the United States from deploying or otherwise assigning any troops for duty to Greenland except at the invitation of the Kingdom of Denmark, and for other purposes.
HB7192, known as the "Hands Off Greenland Act," aims to restrict the U.S. from deploying troops to Greenland without an invitation from Denmark, Greenland's sovereign nation. This bill ensures that any U.S. military presence in Greenland requires formal consent from Denmark.
This legislation primarily affects the U.S. military, the Kingdom of Denmark, and potentially Greenland itself, by establishing clear guidelines for any future military activities in Greenland. The bill was introduced on January 21, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Committee on Armed Services for further review.
As of January 21, 2026, the bill has been introduced and referred to the relevant committees, marking its initial stage in the legislative process. Further actions will depend on the committee's review and recommendations.
