H.R. 7012, introduced in January 2026, authorizes the President to negotiate with Denmark to annex Greenland and bring it into the United States as a territory, with the eventual goal of statehood. After successfully acquiring Greenland, the President would be required to submit a report to Congress detailing any federal law changes needed to admit it as a state. The bill sets a pathway for Greenland to become a state once it adopts a constitution that Congress determines is republican in form and consistent with the U.S. Constitution. The legislation does not specify funding amounts, timelines, or conditions for negotiations with Denmark. This bill would affect Greenland's residents and Denmark's sovereignty, as well as reshape U.S. territorial boundaries if enacted.
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