The American president is authorized to "take necessary measures, including entering into negotiations with the Kingdom of Denmark, to annex Greenland or otherwise acquire it as a territory of the United States." It is assumed that in that case Greenland will be considered an American state.
According to Fine, the bill aims to "protect US national interests in the Arctic and counter growing threats from China and Russia." US President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated the need for Greenland to join the United States.