# 118-s-4610: A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird.

118-s-4610, A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN); status became_law (as of 2026-01-04).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-s-4610
- Congress: 118
- Title: A bill to amend title 36, United States Code, to designate the bald eagle as the national bird.
- Status: became_law
- Introduced: 2024-06-20
- Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Animals
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-01-04

## Summary

**Designates the bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) as the national bird of the United States.** The law adds Section 306 to Chapter 3 of Title 36 and updates the chapter heading to include "tree, and bird" while adding an entry for section 306. It records findings that highlight the eagle's history as a symbol of independence and freedom, its wide use on federal seals, coins, stamps, flags, and military insignia, and its central role in many Indigenous spiritual traditions and community festivals. A rule of construction states the designation does not change federal plans, policies, management decisions, or regulations.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY), 2024-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2024-06-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2024-06-20T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [118-s-4610 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4610)

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- [118-s-133: NAPA Reauthorization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-s-133)
- [118-sres-925: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Fred R. Harris, former Sena…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-sres-925)
- [118-sres-914: A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and Nati…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-sres-914)
- [118-sres-909: A resolution designating November 21, 2024, as "National Rural Health Day".](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-sres-909)
- [118-sres-902: A resolution relating to the death of Timothy Peter Johnson, former Senator for…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-sres-902)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-s-4610 (as of 2026-01-04).