The White House announced on Christmas Eve that President Joe Biden signed a bill officially designating the eagle as the state bird.
The bill, which was signed into law on Monday after being unanimously passed by Congress, amends Title 36 of the United States Code, officially designating the attacker one of the country's symbols.
Congress passed the bill unanimously.
President Joe Biden signed a bill on Monday designating the eagle as the national bird. (Brandon Bell)
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The bald eagle, featured in A Great Symbol of the United States since 1782 and has its own holiday and protection act, it was not given the title of “state bird.”
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However, it was designated as a national emblem by the US Congress in 1782, according to USA.gov. In addition to its appearance on the Great Seal, it is featured on official documents, the presidential flag, military insignia, and currency.
The bald eagle is a bird of prey found in North America. (Adventure_Picture)
A document previously published by the US Department of Veterans Affairs to VA.gov incorrectly identified the bird as the national bird.
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“Thank you to Senators Klobuchar, Lummis, Mullin and Smith, Representatives Finstad, Craig and Emmer for their leadership,” the White House wrote in a statement Tuesday announcing the signing of the bill.
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