This concurrent resolution affirms Congress's support for the United States' partnership with Denmark and Greenland, emphasizing respect for their sovereignty and territorial integrity. The resolution was prompted by recent public statements from executive branch officials suggesting the United States might seek to acquire Greenland, potentially through military force—a proposal that provoked objections from Denmark, Greenland, and other NATO allies. The resolution asserts that Congress has exclusive constitutional authority over declaring war and authorizing military force, and it states that any change to Greenland's status or military action involving the territory must comply with U.S. treaty obligations and receive congressional authorization. The measure calls on the U.S. to strengthen cooperation with Denmark and Greenland through diplomatic, economic, and security partnerships rather than coercion, reflecting that Arctic stability is best achieved through alliance-based engagement. This is a nonbinding concurrent resolution that expresses the sense of Congress rather than enacting law or appropriating funds.
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