The White House announced on Christmas Eve that President Joe Biden signed legislation officially designating the bald eagle as the national bird.
The bill, signed into law Monday after unanimously passing Congress, amends Title 36 of the United States Code to officially designate predators as one of the nation’s symbols.
Congress passed the bill unanimously.
President Joe Biden signed legislation Monday designating the bald eagle as the national bird. (Brandon Bell)
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The bald eagle has been featured on the U.S. coat of arms since 1782, and although it has its own national holiday and protection laws, it has never technically been given the title of “national bird.”
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However, it was designated as the national emblem by the U.S. Congress in 1782, according to USA.gov. In addition to its appearance on the Great Seal, it is also used on official documents, presidential flags, military insignia, and currency.
The bald eagle is a bird of prey that lives in North America. (Adventure_Photo)
Documents previously published by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on VA.gov incorrectly listed the bird as the national bird.
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“We appreciate the leadership of Senators Klobuchar, Lummis, Mullin, and Smith, and Representatives Finstad, Craig, and Emmer,” the White House said in a statement Tuesday announcing the bill signing.
Alexandra Koch is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital. Before joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion and military in the Southeast.
