Biden signs bill designating bald eagle as national bird

The White House announced on Christmas Eve that President Joe Biden signed a bill officially designating the bald eagle as the national bird.

the invoiceSigned on Monday after being unanimously approved by Congress, it modifies Title 36 of the United States Code, officially naming the predator one of the country’s national symbols.

Congress passed the bill unanimously.

President Joe Biden signed a bill Monday designating the bald eagle as the national bird. (Brandon Bell)

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The bald eagle, which has appeared in the Great Seal of the United States since 1782 and has its own holiday and protection lawTechnically it was never assigned the title “national bird.”

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However, it was designated as a national emblem by the United States Congress in 1782, according to United States.gov. In addition to its appearance on the Great Seal, it appears on official documents, the presidential flag, military insignia, and currency.

The bald eagle is a bird of prey found in North America. (Photo_adventure)

A document previously released by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to VA.gov incorrectly pointed out the bird as the national bird.

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“Thank you to Senators Klobuchar, Lummis, Mullin and Smith, and Representatives Finstad, Craig and Emmer for their leadership,” the White House wrote in a statement Tuesday announcing the signing of the bill.