A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 118-206.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, introduced in the 118th Congress as Senate Bill 4610, proposes an amendment to Title 36 of the United States Code to officially designate the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States. The bill originated in the Senate and was enacted into law as Public Law No: 118-206 on December 23, 2024. The bill falls under the policy area of Animals and aims to formalize the status of the bald eagle in federal law. However, the full text and detailed summary of the bill are not provided in the source data.
Senate Bill 4610 legally establishes the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States, becoming Public Law No: 118-206 in late 2024.
- The bill amends Title 36 of the United States Code to designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
- The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and has been enacted into law.
- The policy area for the bill is categorized under Animals, indicating its focus on symbolic national representation.
['Federal government agencies responsible for national symbols and heritage', 'Organizations involved in wildlife conservation and education', 'The general public, through clarified national symbolism']
['The source data does not provide information on implementation details or associated costs.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are described in the available information.', 'Lack of detailed bill text limits assessment of any broader legal or regulatory impacts.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 118th Congress, reflecting a legislative action to codify a national symbol. The absence of a detailed summary or full text in the source data limits deeper contextual analysis. The bill's passage into law indicates congressional agreement on the designation of the bald eagle as the national bird.
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['Formal designation of the bald eagle as the national bird may enhance educational and cultural initiatives related to national symbols.', 'Federal agencies may update materials and communications to reflect the legal status of the bald eagle as the national bird.']
The absence of the full bill text and an official summary in the source data limits the ability to fully assess the bill's provisions and potential impacts. Transparency in legislative documentation is essential for thorough public and oversight review. The bill's enactment as Public Law No: 118-206 confirms its legal effect despite these documentation gaps.
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