Summary of H.R. 7192 - Hands Off Greenland Act

Purpose and Intent

The Hands Off Greenland Act would prohibit the United States from deploying or assigning any U.S. military troops to Greenland, unless explicitly invited by the Kingdom of Denmark. The bill aims to restrict U.S. military involvement or presence in Greenland without the consent of the Danish government.

Key Provisions

• Prohibits the President from deploying or assigning any U.S. armed forces personnel to Greenland, except in response to an explicit invitation from the Kingdom of Denmark.
• Prohibits the use of federal funds to deploy or assign U.S. troops to Greenland, unless at the explicit invitation of Denmark.

Affected Parties

• The U.S. federal government, including the President and the U.S. Armed Forces, would be restricted in their ability to send troops to Greenland without Denmark's approval.
• The Kingdom of Denmark would maintain control over whether to allow a U.S. military presence in Greenland, which is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

• The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 21, 2026 and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and the Committee on Armed Services.
• If enacted, the prohibitions in the bill would take effect on the date of enactment.

Overall, the Hands Off Greenland Act seeks to limit U.S. military activities in Greenland without the consent of Denmark, the country that has sovereignty over the territory. This bill reflects concerns about preserving Denmark's control over Greenland and restricting potential U.S. military expansion or influence in the region.