Make Greenland Great Again Act
Make Greenland Great Again Act
Plain Language Summary
# Make Greenland Great Again Act - Plain Language Summary This bill would authorize the U.S. President to negotiate with Denmark to acquire Greenland, an autonomous territory currently under Danish sovereignty. If the President reaches an agreement with Denmark to transfer Greenland to the United States, the bill requires the President to notify Congress within five days. The agreement would then automatically take effect after 60 days unless Congress votes to reject it through a joint resolution. **Who It Affects:** This would primarily affect Greenland's residents, Denmark's government, and U.S.
foreign policy. The bill currently has no co-sponsors and remains in committee, meaning it has not advanced for a full House vote. Historically, Greenland has been a self-governing territory since 1979 and voted overwhelmingly against independence from Denmark in a 2009 referendum. Denmark has made clear it has no interest in selling Greenland, making passage of this bill unlikely in its current form.
CRS Official Summary
Make Greenland Great Again ActThis bill authorizes the President to seek to enter into negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland.If such an agreement is reached, the President must transmit the agreement and related materials to Congress within five calendar days. The agreement shall go into effect 60 calendar days after such transmission unless Congress enacts a joint resolution of disapproval.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.