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BillHR 7013 · 119

Greenland Sovereignty Protection Act

Introduced
Jan 12, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Jan 12, 2026

Bill Summary

Prohibits the United States from recognizing any transfer of sovereignty over Greenland to any country other than Denmark, Requires the President to oppose any attempts to transfer sovereignty over Greenland.

Sponsored By

Jimmy Gomez
Democrat · California · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jan 12, 2026
  3. Jan 12, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the government of Greenland, the government of Denmark, and potentially other countries interested in Greenland's sovereignty, by limiting US recognition of any potential transfer of control over the territory.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Affairs
IntroducedJan 12, 2026
Last UpdatedJan 12, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.