Biden signs bill to make bald eagle the national bird of the U.S.; all about the bird and why it has been chosen as the national bird

Since more than 240 years it has been a great image of American identity, the bald eagle has been officially proclaimed as the national animal of the United States. President Joe Biden signed the legislation into law, thus concluding what many had long known to be so, but which was never made law in the U.S. Code.

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The bald eagle, the namesake for the unique appearance of white head, yellow beak, and brown body, has been the emblem for all of the above since being included in the Great Seal of United States since 1782. On the seal, the eagle is comprised of olive branch, arrows, shield and motto "E Pluribus Unum." The image of the eagle has been adopted as motif on U.S. monetary, military insignia and on government affairs.


Preston Cook, co-chair of the National Eagle Center, led the charge to give the bald eagle's status standing. Cook uncovered the error and called for its correction as reported in The Washington Post. Congress finally passed the bill, which the President signed on December 24 as part of a holiday flurry of legislative cheer.

The bald eagle, native to North America, has long been symbolic of the United States. Its strong presence on seals and insignias made it synonymous with American identity, but the formal recognition solidifies its role as the nation’s official bird.

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The bill acknowledging the bald eagle was part of a larger legislative effort by President Biden, who signed several bipartisan laws addressing issues such as hazing on college campuses and child abuse in residential treatment facilities.

FAQs:

What other significant bills did President Biden sign?
President Biden also signed several other significant acts, in addition to establishing the bald eagle as the official national bird, including the Stop Campus Hazing Act and the No CORRUPTION Act, along with acts on child abuse and reform of institutions.

What does this legislation mean for the bald eagle?
Official designation of the bald eagle as the national bird, the law affirms the eagle's enduring legacy as something representative of the US and propounds its significance in the nation's collective self.