The White House announced on Christmas Eve that President Joe Biden has signed a bill officially designating the bald eagle as the national bird.
InvoiceSigned Monday after unanimous passage by Congress, it amends Title 36 of the US Code, officially designating the predator as one of the country's national symbols.
Congress The bill passed unanimous.
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The bald eagle, which appeared in The great seal The United States since 1782 and has its own holiday and Protection lawTechnically, the title of “national bird” has not been assigned.
However, it has been designated as a national emblem before US Congress In 1782, according to USA.gov. In addition to its appearance on the Great Seal, it appears on official documents, the presidential flag, military insignia, and currency.
The document was previously published by the US Department of Veterans Affairs VA.gov Incorrectly referred to as bird National bird.
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“Thank you to Senators Klobuchar, Loomis, Mullen, and Smith, and Representatives Finstad, Craig, and Emmer for their leadership,” the White House wrote in a statement Tuesday announcing the bill’s signing.