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A resolution honoring the deep and enduring friendship between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States on the occasion of Danish Constitution Day celebrations.
Honoring the deep and enduring friendship between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States on the occasion of Danish Constitution Day celebrations.
Summary
This resolution honors the relationship between the United States and Denmark on the occasion of Danish Constitution Day. The resolution acknowledges that Denmark and the United States have maintained diplomatic relations since 1801, that over one million Americans claim Danish ancestry, and that Denmark has participated alongside the United States in military operations and peacekeeping missions over the past three decades. The resolution notes that Denmark is a founding member of NATO, meets or exceeds NATO defense spending targets, is the seventh largest source of foreign direct investment in the United States, and participated as a founding partner in the F-35 fighter aircraft program. The resolution expresses gratitude for Denmark's military contributions and sacrifices in joint security interests with the United States. The Senate resolves to acknowledge Danish Constitution Day and look toward continued decades of cooperation and friendship between the two nations.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT)
1 cosponsor
- Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK] (R-AK)
Money behind the sponsor
Top reported contributors to Peter Welch’s campaign committee (2024 cycle) — who funds the bill’s sponsor, not a claim about this bill. Data from FEC.
- NULL $8,600
- THE OLD MOUNTAIN COMPANY, INC. $3,300
- WEST FRONT STRATEGIES $2,500
- UCAR $2,300
- MINILEC SERVICE $2,000
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Actions (5)
- Jul 23, 2025 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4685; text: 6/10/2025 CR S3318-3319) · senate
- Jul 23, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Jul 23, 2025 Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. · senate
- Jun 10, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. · senate
- Jun 10, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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Full text
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 10, 2025
Mr. Welch (for himself and Ms. Murkowski) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
RESOLUTION
Honoring the deep and enduring friendship between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States on the occasion of Danish Constitution Day celebrations.
Whereas Denmark and the United States have enjoyed peaceful, mutually beneficial relations since establishing diplomatic relations in 1801; Whereas more than 1,000,000 people in the United States claim Danish ancestry; Whereas Denmark has bravely stood with the United States in nearly every conflict of the last 3 decades, sending troops and forces to fight alongside United States Armed Forces in the 1991 Gulf War, the Balkans conflicts, and in Afghanistan, while dedicating military forces to stabilization and peacekeeping missions in Africa, the Middle East, and around the world; Whereas Denmark and the United States are bound by a treaty of mutual defense and enjoy intense cooperation on intelligence-sharing, weapons sales, military exercises, and joint basing; Whereas Denmark is a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)—the backbone of peace and prosperity in North America and Europe for more than 75 years; Whereas Denmark spends more on national defense than the target objective required by NATO for defense spending as a percentage of gross domestic product; Whereas Denmark is the seventh largest source of foreign direct investment in the United States, contributing to the creation of approximately 200,000 jobs; and Whereas Denmark was 1 of 8 founding partner-nations of the multinational F-35 Lightning II program: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate—
(1) acknowledges Danish Constitution Day in a spirit of friendship and respect toward the people of Denmark;
(2) recognizes the deep commitment of the Danish people and government to the friendship and cooperation between Denmark and the United States;
(3) expresses gratitude for the sacrifices borne in battle by Danish heroes in securing the shared interests of Denmark and the United States; and
(4) looks toward many more decades of shared prosperity, peace, cooperation, and friendship. <all>
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