North Dakota 2025-2026 Regular Session

North Dakota House Bill HCR3026

Introduced

1/30/25

Refer

1/30/25

Report Pass

2/13/25

Caption

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.

Impact

The proposed annexation is positioned as a strategic move to bolster U.S. interests in the Arctic region. Advocates of the resolution cite Greenland's vast natural resources, including rare earth minerals, oil, and gas, which are vital for technological advancement and economic security in the United States. The resolution not only highlights the potential economic benefits but also an increase in geopolitical influence in the North Atlantic, given Greenland's strategic geographic position. It presents a narrative of mutual benefit where Greenland could experience enhanced infrastructure development, democratic governance, and improved access to educational and health opportunities.

Summary

HCR3026 is a concurrent resolution introduced in the North Dakota Legislative Assembly that requests Congress and the President of the United States to pursue diplomatic efforts for the peaceful annexation of Greenland as a territory of the United States. This resolution emphasizes the importance of good faith negotiations and respect for the sovereignty of all involved parties as essential in this process. The bill suggests that closer ties between the United States and Greenland would significantly benefit both regions, particularly in terms of economic, political, and cultural exchanges.

Contention

While HCR3026 advocates for the integration of Greenland, it is crucial to note potential points of contention regarding the rights of the Greenlandic people. The resolution specifies the necessity of dialogue with Greenland's government and the Kingdom of Denmark, ensuring that the interests and rights of the Greenlandic populace are fully respected and protected. This aspect may lead to discussions surrounding nationalism, autonomy, and local consent, considering that Greenland is currently an autonomous territory under Danish sovereignty. The balance between U.S. strategic interests and the desire for self-determination among Greenlanders may present significant challenges in pursuing the objectives outlined in the resolution.

Latest HCR3026 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

ND SCR4005

A concurrent resolution urging Congress and the Director of the United States Mint to issue commemorative silver and gold coins to commemorate Theodore Roosevelt and the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.

ND HCR3006

A concurrent resolution urging Congress to support policies to increase oil refining capacity in the United States.

ND SCR4008

A concurrent resolution urging the Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service to issue a postage stamp commemorating Theodore Roosevelt and the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.

ND SCR4012

A concurrent resolution to rescind all extant applications by the North Dakota Legislative Assembly to call a convention to propose amendments to the United States Constitution, under Article V of the United States Constitution.

ND SCR4015

A concurrent resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the ratification of the Good Friday Agreement that provided the framework for lasting peace in Northern Ireland and celebrating the flag of Ireland as a symbol of peace and a link between the United States and Ireland.

ND HCR3012

A concurrent resolution recognizing the constitutional duty of Congress to declare war and the unconstitutional deployment of military personnel to active duty pursuant to clause 11 of section 8 of article I of the United States Constitution.

ND HCR3007

A concurrent resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of the United States combat operations and the release of American prisoners of war in Vietnam.

ND HCR3008

A concurrent resolution urging the 118th Congress to take favorable action on S. 849 and H.R. 7972, to provide for the inclusion on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall the names of the lost crew members of the U.S.S. Frank E. Evans.

ND SCR4017

A concurrent resolution urging the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency to fully reinstate, and strictly abide by the October 17, 2017, memorandum titled Adhering to the Fundamental Principles of Due Process, Rule of Law, and Cooperative Federalism in Consent Decrees and Settlement Agreements; to promulgate and enforce only environmental regulations that appropriately take into account public and private fiscal impacts as well as the nation's continuing food security and energy security; and to defer to and work together in good faith with all sovereign states in the spirit of cooperative federalism.

ND HCR3036

The adoption of a Central Bank Digital Currency in the United States.

Similar Bills

US HB1161

Red, White, and Blueland Act of 2025This bill authorizes the President to enter into negotiations with the government of Denmark to purchase or otherwise acquire Greenland. The bill also renames Greenland as Red, White, and Blueland.

US HB361

Make Greenland Great Again ActThis bill authorizes the President to seek to enter into negotiations with Denmark to acquire Greenland.If such an agreement is reached, the President must transmit the agreement and related materials to Congress within five calendar days. The agreement shall go into effect 60 calendar days after such transmission unless Congress enacts a joint resolution of disapproval.