Honoring Circuit Judge Pauline Newman Act of 2026

This bill officially names Courtroom 201 at the Howard T. Markey National Courts Building, located at 717 Madison Place NW in Washington, DC, as the "Pauline Newman Courtroom." It also includes congressional findings detailing the career of Circuit Judge Pauline Newman, highlighting her work on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and her background in chemistry and patent law.

This legislation affects federal agencies, court administration, mapmakers, and members of the public who create or use official government records, maps, or legal documents referencing this specific courtroom.

* **Official Naming:** Courtroom 201 at the specified Washington, DC building will be designated as the "Pauline Newman Courtroom." * **Legal References:** Federal law requires that any reference to Courtroom 201 at this address in federal laws, maps, regulations, documents, or official records must be interpreted as referring to the "Pauline Newman Courtroom."

The provided summary does not mention any appropriations, spending, taxes, fees, or monetary costs associated with this bill.

* **Scope:** The naming requirement applies strictly to Courtroom 201 at 717 Madison Place NW, Washington, DC. * **Omissions:** The summary does not list any specific exceptions, legal exemptions, enforcement mechanisms, or deadlines.

This bill officially renames a specific federal courtroom in Washington, DC, to honor Circuit Judge Pauline Newman and requires all official federal records and maps to use the new courtroom name.