Bald Eagle Formally Recognized as US National Bird

Contact Your Elected Officials
The Epoch Times Header

The legislation, signed by President Joe Biden, highlights the bald eagleโ€™s longstanding significance in American culture.

President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law a bill that formally designates the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States, correcting what lawmakers called a long-overlooked omission.

Known for its striking white head, yellow beak, and brown body, the bald eagle has symbolized American independence, strength, and freedom since it โ€œwas adopted as the Coat of Arms for the United States Great Sealโ€ on June 20, 1782,โ€ the bill said.

The legislation, passed by Congress and sent to Biden, declares that the bald eagle is โ€œthe national birdโ€ and highlights its longstanding significance in American culture. It also recognizes the bird as โ€œa historical symbol of the United States representing independence, strength, and freedomโ€ and emphasizes its uniqueness to North America.

According to the law, the bald eagle remains โ€œthe leading insignia for all branches of the United States military.โ€

Congress noted the birdโ€™s prevalence in government imagery, describing it as โ€œthe leading image on thousands of Federal Government branches, departments, and agencies, including the President, Vice-President, Congress, and Senate.โ€

The legislation also acknowledges the bald eagleโ€™s spiritual and cultural importance to Indigenous peoples and Tribal communities, describing it as โ€œintegral to the spiritual lives and sacred belief systems of most Indigenous peoplesโ€ and โ€œprevalent in belief, practice, stories, ceremonies, dance, traditions, songs, regalia, flags, insignias, arts, craft, and other forms of spiritual reverence.โ€

Congress celebrated the birdโ€™s recovery from near extinction, crediting the โ€œjoint efforts of the Federal Government and State and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and individualsโ€ that โ€œhave contributed to the successful recovery of the bald eagle.โ€

The population of bald eagles in the lower 48 states was estimated at 316,700 in 2020, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and has quadrupled since 2009.

The legislation ensures that the designation will not affect existing government policies.

โ€œNothing in … the adoption of the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States may be … used as a reason to alter … or otherwise affectโ€ any policy or action of the federal government, the bill states.

The lawโ€™s passage formalizes the bald eagleโ€™s status as a cherished national symbol, underscoring its role in both history and modern American life.

The bill was sponsored by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat.

The Epoch Times
The Epoch Timeshttps://www.theepochtimes.com/
Tired of biased news? The Epoch Times is truthful, factual news that other media outlets don't report. No spin. No agenda. Just honest journalism like it used to be.

MyPillowโ€™s CEO Mike Lindell Wins 2 Court Cases

A federal court tossed the $5M ruling against Mike Lindell, saying arbitrators rewrote the rules of his 2021 Cyber Symposium challenge.

Whatโ€™s The Most Realistic Scenario In Which The West Might Replace Zelensky?

Yermak and Budanov agreed with the Anglo-American Axisโ€™ proposal to replace Zelensky with Zaluzhny and โ€œresetโ€ Ukraineโ€™s ties with the West.

Earned vs. Owed

Not since the Donner Party has a group of people so badly misinterpreted the circumstances of their situation like the players of the WNBA.

Just How American are Americaโ€™s Elite Schools?

Their exteriors may be ivy clad, but that faรงade on Americaโ€™s elite universities cloaks secrecy, power politics and globalist attitudes as well.

Multiple Democrats Playing Defense

There is a news situation going on that is...

Boeing Featured in Nearly All US Trade Dealsโ€”Hereโ€™s Why

The skies are clearing for Boeing these days as it emerges as the clear winner of trade deals during the tariff negotiations between the US and its trading partners,

NASA, SpaceX Launch Crew-11 to Space Station

SpaceXโ€™s Falcon 9 rocket took off on Aug. 1, as the 11th act of the NASA commercial crew program set off for the International Space Station.

US Economy Adds 73,000 New Jobs in July, Fewer Than Market Estimates

U.S. economy added smaller-than-expected number of new jobs last month as labor market cools. Fed. govt. jobs fell by 12,000 and, down by 84,000 this year.

Declassified Durham Report Annex Sheds New Light on Origins of Russia Probe: Grassley

Sen. Grassley released declassified annex to John Durhamโ€™s 2023 report into FBIโ€™s investigation into allegations of Trump campaignโ€“Russia ties.

Trump Orders Firing of Labor Statistics Chief After July Jobs Report

President Donald Trump announced on Aug. 1 that he has directed the termination of the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Bessent Says Trump Accounts for Kids Are Backdoor โ€˜For Privatizing Social Securityโ€™

Treasury Sec Scott Bessent said Trump Accounts are โ€œa back door for privatizing Social Security,โ€ but the admin is committed to protecting Social Security.

White House to Build Ballroom to Host Larger Events

The White House will be constructing a $200 million ballroom to accommodate people for larger events paid for by President Trump and other donors.

Trump Says Canadaโ€™s Backing of Palestinian Statehood Threatens US Trade Deal

President Trump said it would be โ€œvery hardโ€ to reach a trade agreement with Canada after PM Carney announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state.
spot_img

Related Articles