Bill · H.Res. 1001· House(119-HRES-1001)
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession relating to the Administration's stance on Greenland.
- Introduced
- 1/14/2026
- Last activity
- 1/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Dina Titus
- Cosponsors
- - 32 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution is an inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to provide specific documents to the House of Representatives. The requested materials concern the Administration's stance on Greenland. It asks for various forms of communication, including chats, emails, and meeting notes created on or after January 20, 2025. The scope includes plans for ownership or free association with Greenland and policies regarding the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark. It also seeks records of engagements involving the President's comments on a takeover and the appointment of a Special Envoy to Greenland.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The resolution mandates the transmission of various high-level communications and records to the House of Representatives to provide oversight on foreign policy matters.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The resolution seeks to clarify the administration's stance on territorial integrity and the potential use of force against a NATO ally, which is essential for maintaining stable international alliances.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency and Accountability: The resolution requests a wide array of documents, including Signal chats, audio recordings, and AI transcripts, to provide the House of Representatives with information regarding the Administration's stance on Greenland (Resolution text). This could allow officials to be held accountable for their actions and communications regarding international territories and alliances.
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Understanding of International Security and Diplomacy: By requesting assessments on security concerns under the 1951 Agreement between the United States and Denmark, the resolution seeks to clarify how the United States views its defense obligations (Section 3). This may provide clarity on how United States actions affect the security of international territories.
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Investigation of Diplomatic and Legal Implications: The resolution seeks analysis on the legal and diplomatic implications of the use of force against a NATO ally (Section 4). This could help the public understand how current policies align with United States obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty and the United Nations Charter (Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None explicitly stated: The provided text does not contain details regarding potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- 4/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/27/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/21/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/20/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 1/15/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/14/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 19 Cosponsors added.
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