The United States has used the bald eagle as a national symbol since George Washington was president. But it only became the national bird this week, and only after a Minnesota man caught the oversight.

The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country’s national bird.

President Joe Biden signed 50 bills into law on Tuesday that include making the bald eagle the country's official bird and one that stops members of Congress from collecting their pensions if convicted of crimes.