North Dakota legislation · 69th Legislative Assembly
North Dakota HCR3026: A concurrent resolution urging Congress and the President of the United States to pursue diplomatic efforts, in good faith and with respect for the sovereignty of all parties, to propose the peaceful annexation of Greenland as a territory of the United States of America.
Status: Failed, February 17, 2025
What the bill says
A concurrent resolution urging Congress and the President of the United States to pursue diplomatic efforts, in good faith and with respect for the sovereignty of all parties, to propose the peaceful annexation of Greenland as a territory of the United States of America.
From the introduced text, January 30, 2025:
A concurrent resolution urging Congress and the President of the United States to pursue diplomatic efforts, in good faith and with respect for the sovereignty of all parties, to propose the peaceful annexation of Greenland as a territory of the United States of America. WHEREAS, the United States of America has long sought to expand its strategic, economic, and geopolitical interests in the Arctic region; and WHEREAS, Greenland holds vast untapped natural resources, including rare earth minerals, oil, and gas, which are vital to the economic security and technological advancement of the United States; and WHEREAS, Greenland occupies a position of immense strategic importance in the Arctic, controlling key shipping lanes and providing opportunities for enhanced defense capabilities in the North Atlantic region; and WHEREAS, the United States has a longstanding and mutually beneficial relationship with Greenland, including through defense agreements such as the Thule Air Base and cooperation on Arctic affairs; and WHEREAS, the people of Greenland, while currently residing in an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, would benefit from closer political, economic, and cultural ties with the United States through the opportunity to become an American territory; and WHEREAS, the incorporation of Greenland as a United States territory would promote democratic governance, infrastructure development, and greater access to educational, economic, and health opportunities for the people …
Sponsors
- Jared Hendrix (R, 10) · primary sponsor
- Jose Castaneda (R, 40)
- Mark Enget (R, 2)
- Daniel Johnston (R, 24)
- Jeffery Magrum (R, 8)
- Andrew Marschall (R, 16)
- Bob Paulson (R, 3)
- Nico Rios (R, 23)
- Mike Schatz (R, 39)
Latest actions
- : Second reading, failed to adopt yeas 36 nays 54
- : Reported back, do pass, place on calendar 9 3 2
- : Committee Hearing 10:10
- : Introduced, first reading, referred Agriculture Committee
Votes
- Final Passage (February 17, 2025): 36 yea, 54 nay, failed
Common questions
- What is HCR3026?
- HCR3026 is a bill in the North Dakota Legislature (69th Legislative Assembly): A concurrent resolution urging Congress and the President of the United States to pursue diplomatic efforts, in good faith and with respect for the sovereignty of all parties, to propose the peaceful annexation of Greenland as a territory of the United States of America.
- What does HCR3026 do?
- In its own words: A concurrent resolution urging Congress and the President of the United States to pursue diplomatic efforts, in good faith and with respect for the sovereignty of all parties, to propose the peaceful annexation of Greenland as a territory of the United States of America.
- What is the status of HCR3026?
- Failed as of February 17, 2025. Latest action: Second reading, failed to adopt yeas 36 nays 54 (February 17, 2025).
- Who sponsored HCR3026?
- Jared Hendrix (R, 10), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HCR3026?
- On the North Dakota Legislature website: https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo3026.html
Source: official North Dakota record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.