Red, White, and Blueland Act of 2025
Red, White, and Blueland Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# Red, White, and Blueland Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary This bill would give the President authority to negotiate with Denmark about purchasing or acquiring Greenland, the large Arctic island that is currently an autonomous territory under Danish sovereignty. If passed, the bill would also officially rename Greenland to "Red, White, and Blueland." The bill is sponsored by Rep. Buddy Carter, a Republican from Georgia. The proposal primarily affects U.S.-Denmark relations and Greenland itself.
Any actual acquisition would require successful negotiations with the Danish government, which would need to agree to such a sale—something Denmark has indicated it is not interested in pursuing. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. **Current Status:** The bill remains in the early stages of the legislative process with no scheduled votes or hearings announced as of now.
CRS Official Summary
Red, White, and Blueland Act of 2025This bill authorizes the President to enter into negotiations with the government of Denmark to purchase or otherwise acquire Greenland. The bill also renames Greenland as Red, White, and Blueland.
Latest Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.